November 17th Dunidda \ Africa The presidents of Kenya, Uganda and Somalia say the dual-fronted fight against Islamist al-Shabab militants presents a “historic opportunity” to restore stability in Somalia.Kenya sent hundreds of troops into Somalia last month to hunt down al-Shabab militants, whom it blames for a string of kidnappings in Kenya.

Uganda has thousands of troops stationed in Mogadishu as part of an African Union force.

Following a meeting in Nairobi on Wednesday, the three presidents said there needs to be enhanced cooperation between Somali, Kenyan and African Union forces in the fight against al-Shabab.

Somalia has been in chaos for two decades following the 1991 ouster of longtime dictator Siad Barre.

Source: AP

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