division within nations

• Weakened National identity in Somalia

  • argued Somalia is a failed state, dictatorial government overthrown in 1991, followed by decades of conflict
  • disputed territories of Somaliland and Puntland formed and governed independently - ongoing battle between government forces
  • Somalia is one of the poorest countries in the world around 70% live in poverty and there is marked inequality as Somali businessmen can afford to invest in property and international trade, making large profits
  • FDI contributed to $460 million of investment in 2020 but limited by ongoing conflict