EU, UK to pump funds into Somalia security sector

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Somalia has earned new money to help it upgrade its security services in what officials said will help combat its perennial problem of Al Shabaab.

This week on Tuesday, the European Union (EU) said it had approved €116 million ($117 million) for stabilisation efforts in Somalia via its Political and Security Committee.

EU, UK to pump funds into Somalia security sector

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