Conference To Consider New Ideas For Somalia

by Michele Kelemen, NPR

Representatives from more than 40 governments gathered in London on Thursday to devise a new international approach to Somalia. The Horn of Africa nation has slid into poverty, hunger, anarchy and terrorism in the two decades since the overthrow of President Siad Barre. The gathering will talk about how they can step up efforts to tackle the root causes of the problem.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, February 23, 2012