Somalia: Current State

Nice summary of the current status of Somalia here:

Despite the fact that a transitional government for Somalia was finally agreed on eight months ago, after two years of highly charged talks, there is still no functioning government.

As the drama unfolded on the high seas off Somalia’s coast, the government that should have been addressing the very problems that allow such things to happen was busy squabbling about where in the country it should be based.

On the other hand, if you don't have the power to make your decision stick, long debates over trivia may be your only safe course....