On the occasion of the 64th anniversary of Somalia's independence and unity, Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (known as Ahmed Madobe) delivered a thought-provoking speech at an event in Kismayo.
Kismayo, Somalia — On the occasion of the 64th anniversary of Somalia 's independence and unity, Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam delivered a thought-provoking speech at an event in Kismayo.
President Madobe began his speech by congratulating the Somali people on this historic day, which marks the anniversary of the nation's independence and unity achieved on July 1, 1960. In his address, President Madobe emphasized the need for real freedom, not just the nominal independence that was achieved decades ago. He stated,"DFS and the regional government, I want to be free.
The speech by President Madobe serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for true freedom in Somalia.
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