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Somalia’s future to be discussed at London conference
The threat from terrorism and piracy in Somalia are among the issues that will be discussed at a conference in London on the future of the country.
Representatives from 40 countries will attend the event, aimed at devising a common approach to a country blighted by years of civil war and famine.
The leaders are expected to agree money for schools, hospitals and the police.
The UK has described Somalia as the “world’s worst failed state” but said it needs a “second chance”.
Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, among a number of senior government figures attending the event, has warned the country is at a “critical juncture” and needs more international help.
US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, Ethiopian leader Meles Zenawi and UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon are among the leaders due to join the discussions.
On Wednesday, the UN Security Council approved a resolution increasing the number of African Union (AU) troops in Somalia by 5,000 to more than 17,000. Council members also agreed to extra funding for the mission and to extend its mandate.
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