World Bank ties Somalia insecurity to illiteracy

African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom) soldiers: Insecurity is a major challenge in the country. FILE PHOTO | NMG

A huge proportion of illiterate youthful population and slow economic growth poses security challenge in Somalia even as foreign peace-keeping forces, including Kenya’s troops, prepare to exit the Horn of African state by 2021.

The World Bank Group says in its latest Economic Update report the war-torn country also faces major problems in providing social services and creating jobs for an ever-expanding youthful population even with access to external resources in the medium term.

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