Hundreds of child soldiers have reportedly been conscripted into both Somali government forces and al-Shabaab militias, as denounced by recent human trafficking report by the U.S. government

A total ban on 'trade, smuggling and any other activity related to arms and ammunition within the country by non-state actors' has been announced, as too many weapons are estimated to be in the hands of civilians

The semi-autonomous Somali region of Puntland wants the UN to reinstate the ban on arms sales lifted seven months ago, arguing that easier access to weapons is fuelling clan conflicts

Terrorism, separatism, state fragility, open borders, foreign interference, climate change, cybersecurity risks and social crises are the key threats to the country's security and stability identified by cabinet