Since we're all getting tired of the "Same Old Article" about Somalia-

[MrMickeysMom]

It might be a good exercise to look at the globe and study what state exists in "the horn of Africa". Call it a refresher course while already acknowledging that it has nothing to do with the act of kidnapping and ransoms.

I see so much gone wrong in the world. Perhaps it's good to read a historical account more to do with the state of lawlessness and a nation that has clearly had its horn hacked off and no future.

Somalia has been without an effective central government since President Siad Barre was overthrown in 1991.

Years of fighting between rival warlords and an inability to deal with famine and disease have led to the deaths of up to one million people.

Comprised of a former British protectorate and an Italian colony, Somalia was created in 1960 when the two territories merged. Since then its development has been slow. Relations with neighbours have been soured by its territorial claims on Somali-inhabited areas of Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti.

More here... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1072592.stm

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1. This site is my bible...

If it's political it's there. The search is amazing.
http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/

North Africa page
http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/North_Africa/North_Africa_page.html

[MrMickeysMom]

2. First link was bad-

North Africa page very interesting- Thanks!

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3. I fixed it...thanks!

[MrMickeysMom]

4. Ah... I see I have to bookmark this now!

Education is my friend.

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5. I can't tell you how many times..

I use it. The Search function comes up with the most amazing articles..some going way back. It's a real gem.