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Sharif prep'ing for Clinton meeting

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Tuesday, August 04, 2009

 

 

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's president says his upcoming meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton presents a "golden chance" for his war torn country.

 

Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed says the meeting this week is a signal that world governments are serious about supporting Somalia.

 

Ahmed spoke to journalists Tuesday before leaving the Somali capital for Kenya, where he will meet with Clinton.

 

U.S. officials say Clinton will offer U.S. support, possibly in the form of weapons or military training, during their meeting.

 

Ahmed's embattled government is fighting Islamist extremists accused of links with al-Qaida who threaten to destabilize the Horn of Africa.

 

Source: AP, Aug 04, 2009

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