The European Union will provide approximately 63 million euros in humanitarian funding for Somalia, a country affected by conflict between armed forces and Al-Shabab militants, as well as droughts.

Kenyan leader William Ruto wants more trade between the East African neighbors. But previous mooted border openings have failed, and fears of Al-Shabab attacks remain.

Somalia has renewed its US-backed fight against the al-Shabab militant group, with implications for regional stability.