Four Provisional IRA members were later convicted of killing the detective, but have since been freed from jail.

BBC: Jerry McCabe: Adams apologies to family over the killing

In recent months, Somalia has also adopted a provisional constitution, selected members of parliament and appointed that body's speaker.

CNN: Somali lawmakers approve new prime minister

In addition to picking a president, Somalia has adopted a provisional constitution, selected members of parliament and appointed that body's speaker -- all in recent months.

CNN: Somali president appoints prime minister