Mogadishu – Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has confirmed that the federal government will begin oil drilling operations before the end of this year—a landmark move aimed at unlocking the country’s vast natural resources and reshaping its economic future.
In a press briefing held in Mogadishu, Prime Minister Barre underscored the government’s determination to harness both onshore and offshore energy reserves as part of a wider strategy to achieve economic transformation and national self-reliance.
“Before this year concludes, we will commence drilling oil wells. This marks a historic shift—Somalia will become a country where people seek opportunity, not one they flee,” Barre stated.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the oil drilling initiative is expected to generate employment, stimulate economic growth, and contribute to long-term stability. He described Somalia’s natural resources as a national asset that, if managed responsibly, could fuel a new era of development.
The Somali government has recently ramped up efforts to attract international investment in its energy sector, long considered a key to economic revival despite decades of conflict and insecurity. The forthcoming drilling marks a significant step in that direction.
If successful, this venture could redefine Somalia’s economic trajectory, positioning it as a rising energy player in the Horn of Africa and opening the door to broader regional integration and prosperity.
Reporting by: Horn of Africa News Desk
