Thursday, May 11, 2017

International leaders gather in London to help Somalia plot its future

The newly installed President of Somalia is in London to attend an international conference to help the country continue to reform.   President Mohamed Famaajo said he would welcome international assistance as the country tackles it's three biggest enemies - terrorism, corruption and poverty.    

The gathering which includes East African heads of State and UN Chief António Guterres was opened by British Prime Minister Theresa May who said the UK's commitment to Somalia remains strong.   

 The conference aim  is to agree a  plan to map out  international support for  Somalia through 2020.   President Mohammed Famaajo told the conference work would continue to try to rebuild the formerly failed state. 


IN: "We believe …"

OUT: …poverty."

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 President Mohammed Famaajo told the conference Somalia's people would rebuild the country after years of conflict. 


IN: "I will take…"

OUT: …mass employment."

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