The anarchic nation has been without effective central rule since 1991.

Ould-Abdallah praised Turkey for working to restore Somalia's tarnished image and investing in the anarchic nation.

SOMALIA:Somali warlords agreed yesterday to merge their forces into a new national army to tame the anarchic nation.

Western and neighbouring countries say the anarchic nation is a breeding ground for militants intent on launching attacks on east Africa and beyond.