Peace partners in Somalia turn to books to help fight Shabaab
The European Union has funded model schools in Somalia to the tune of $6.6 million. FILE PHOTO | AFP
International partners in the Somalia peace process are now using formal education and vocational training to counter Al Shabaab influence on illiterate youth.
The European Union (EU) for example, has set up 10 model schools in Jubaland, Puntland, Galmudug, Banadir and Hiraan — areas that the African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) has liberated.
