As many of you know, Somalia has been a "black hole" for many years now. Rebel groups have battled for control of cities, pirates have hijacked ships off the coast, and the government is barely existent. After the failed United States Operation Black Hawk, the west has mostly stayed out of the affairs of Somalia. However, in recent months, Somalia has made giant leaps of progress into becoming a more organized and peaceful nation. The government has become much stronger and has held control of Mogadishu for many months now. Shops and stores are opening up again, and the city is beginning to become more like it was so many years ago. The economy is picking up and they are currently exporting at a greater rate than ever before in the last 30 years. Although this progress is promising, there are still many who believe this progress is only temporary. The militant group Al-Shabab is still powerful in other parts of the country, and has tried several times to take back control of the Capitol. The future is promising, but can they hold on to it?
A Somali government soldier patrolling the streets.
