Africa Today, Press TV Is Somalia on the verge of collapse? - P1.mp4

Somalia has had no central government for 19 years and has experienced almost continuous conflict since the collapse of its central government. Last year, there were hopes that the election of former leader of Union Of Islamic Courts Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmad as president of a transitional government would restore order and stop the violence. After a year since Mr Ahmed took office, the violence has erupted again. The latest figures of those reported dead stand at over a dozen. The main insurgents are Al-shabab who the US accused of having terror links to Al-Qaeda. They have however come out officially in the last few days to officially confirm that they are aligned with Al-Qaeda. The attacks followed their incursions on government installations in the capital. According to reports, Al-shabab is fighting for power so that Somalia is ruled by Sharia law. With reports that other smaller groups have agreed to join Al-shebab, what hope is there for Somalia. Africa Today looks at why the situation is still out of control and what changes in policy there should be to avert the country from total collapse?

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