Governance in Somalia: Challenges and Priorities

The president of Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government, Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed, delivered a public address at an event organized by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the International Human Rights Law Institute of DePaul University College of Law. He shared his vision for bringing stability to Somalia, and discuss efforts to leverage the international community to rebuild civil society and curb violent extremism. Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed was elected president of Somalia on January 31, 2009. He currently oversees the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, which is the international recognized government coalition, formed with the backing of the United States and the United Nations. 

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