Ordinary Somalis must be the focus of the London talks
Mary Robinson
Mary Robinson: London is hosting a conference on Somalia, and with wars and droughts taking lives it is vital policies prioritise the vulnerable
Global development voices
Life in Somalia's capital - audio slideshow
Photographer Kate Holt visited the capital of Somalia, Mogadishu, to document the experiences of local people living in a city where gunfire, hunger and sickness are part of everyday life
Poverty matters blog
How the London talks can give hope to Somalis
Ahmed Samatar: The Somalia London conference must take concrete action in key areas if the state's spirit and prospects are to be revived
Talk point: we want to hear your views on the future of Somalia
Ahead of the international conference on Somalia in London, we held our own discussion with Somali representatives of UK organisations, and asked for reader questions in advance. Review questions and see the outcomes of our roundtable debate