In recoiling at the horror it creates, we must not lose sight of the ultimate futility of terrorism. Defeating terrorism is an international priority which requires cooperation, partnership and diverse but common approaches to confronting a joint enemy of peace and progress. However, the most effective strategy to address international terrorism globally is to strengthen security institutions and construct better alternatives to the visions of the terrorists. No one nation can defeat terrorism alone or insulate itself from it in this age of globalisation and diverse means. In Somalia, alongside our diverse and valuable partners, we have militarily defeated al-Shabaab with a thousand cuts.

Source: Daily Nation January 14, 2017 23:12 UTC