President Barack Obama has cleared the way for the US to provide military assistance to Somalia as it rebuilds itself following years of conflict.
Mr Obama issued a memo to Secretary of State John Kerry saying it would "strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace".
The move now gives Mr Kerry the option to provide defence aid to Somalia.
Last month, the UN Security Council agreed to partially lift its ban on selling arms to Somalia for a year.
The decision allows Somalia's new government to buy light arms to help it in its fight against the al-Qaeda-aligned al-Shabab Islamist militant group.
By: Brant
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