Presidential elections in Somalia and prospects of fighting «Al-Shabaab» terrorist organisation

Author:

Stanislav Mezentsev

Abstract:

The article reviews the political situation in Somalia after the 2017 Presidential elections in the country. The author focuses on the intentions of the new head of state to intensify the struggle with “al-Shabaab” terrorist organisation.

Keywords:

Somalia, elections, presidency, terrorism, “al-Shabaab”

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