Clinton Vows Expanded Aid To Somalia

by Gwen Thompkins, NPR

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Thursday with Somali President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed and warned that the Islamist extremists who control much of the country are linked to al-Qaida and want to use Somalia as a base to attack other countries "near and far." Ahmed is appealing for more help in delivering basic services to his people.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, August 6, 2009