I Propose
....the establishment of a Horn Of African union/alliance be it political, militarily and economical for all the member States in that region to develop and advance our countries and people. In Europe, France, Germany and Britain fought hundreds of years and were sworn enemies during that period. Post Second World War, Western Europe (with the threats of Communism) had a hard look at itself and decided that unity (E.U & NATO) rather than war would benefit and deliver them permanent security, progress and wealth to their States and citizens. Today Europe is wealthier and more secure and they have absorbed millions of refugees and more desire to legally and illegally migrate to them while risking their lives. Why can't we learn a lesson from them?
Kenya, Somalia/Somaliland, Jibouti, Eritrea and Ethiopia spend billions of $$ of their meagre budgets on arms intended to be used on one another. The overwhelming majority of the people in these countries live below the poverty line, they cant access proper schooling, basic health services, electricity, even drinking water and child mortality rates are very high. Unemployment is rife where most of the youth in these countries dream of escaping poverty and reaching the shores of the Western world to live better lives. They want to reach the same western countries who swallowed their pride and decided to bury the rivalry with their adversaries and instead implement friendships and alliances. That is the foundation of their current status that attracts our citizenry to escape to. Why can't we emulate them and cease the militaristic rivalries for the benefit of our countries and people? Should we always be in perpetual wars, live in abject poverty and expect foreign aid?
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