WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama determined on Monday that Somalia may receive U.S. military assistance, a step seen as a sign of improving relations with a country grappling to contain militants linked to al Qaeda.
Obama issued a memo to Secretary of State John Kerry that said Somalia is eligible for "defence articles and defence services" under U.S. arms export and foreign aid laws.
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