In Somaliland, camels are a way of life. These beasts of burden provide food, drink and transport, and it’s been that way for centuries. But as our partners at Economist Radio explore, the ancient ways of buying and selling camels is under threat. The Economist’s chief Africa correspondent John McDermott tells us how.
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