The World Bank has applauded Somalia's economic resurgence, but said that high levels of illiteracy pose a threat to long-term growth.
Despite being ravaged by years of instability and recurring terrorist attacks, Somalia's economy -- currently worth $7.5 billion -- doubled its growth to 2.8 per cent in 2018, from 1.4 per cent in 2017.
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