Peace Troops to Somalia

(14 Jan 2007 RV) Kenya's president has sent delegates to seven African countries to try to find peacekeeping troops for Somalia. Mwai Kibaki, head of a regional body, is hoping for an 8,000-strong force. A delegation from the African Union arrived yesterday in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. Apostolic administrator for the capital Bishop Giorgio Bertin says security remains the priority.