- AFRIKA MUST WIPE OUT AL-SHABAAB -

Al shabaab must not get away with what they did to Uganda.

Lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan show the benefit of Numbers when it comes to anti-terror operations. From Sri-lanka, we learn the value of DECISIVE military action.

Terrorists can and will strike anywhere. It's a global society. Your country will sooner or later be attacked by these madmen. All African states must be aware of this fact and take measures. No one helps you until you help yourself. If Africa makes a serious move, the WORLD will support it.

Each state should contribute just 1000 of their most hardened and most elite commando troops. They should organize precision operations (hopefully with support from interested stakeholders like the USA) to disrupt and destroy the entire command, funding and logistical structure of these terrorists and to return stability and rule of law back to somalia.

The contributing countries will benefit from the experience their soldiers will gain in anti-terror operations and modern warfare. Technology (e.g. unmanned drones supported by ground intelligence and satellite surveillance etc can be used). Somali government agents can (if not already done so) be trained to infiltrate Al Shabaab and send back intel on the terrorists plans and movements.

I believe the best solution against Somalia's terrorists is precise pre-emptive strikes against the terror leadership PLUS restoration of the Somali government's control over the entire country.

Interested governments should consider hiring somali pirates into the SOMALI POLICE FORCE and ARMY to fight Al Shabaab and uphold rule of law. So far pirates have proved to be relatively sober in their dealings and they don't seem to have extremist agendas.

Just thinking loud.. what's your view?