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Somaliland’s Persistent Ignorance on How Interests Shape Foreign Policy

Somaliland’s Persistent Ignorance on How Interests Shape Foreign Policy

Discussion on why Qatar and Turkey support the Mogadishu-based government, and this will likely be a very important note before the Presidential election. Continue reading “Somaliland’s Persistent Ignorance on How Interests Shape Foreign Policy”

The Discovery of Oil Raises the Stakes in Somaliland Independence

The Discovery of Oil Raises the Stakes in Somaliland Independence

Geological conditions seem to support the view that there are likely to be commercially viable deposits in the region. Whether they prove close to estimates remains unknown at this stage. Continue reading “The Discovery of Oil Raises the Stakes in Somaliland Independence”

SSG Still Issuing Meaningless Protests Regarding Somaliland Issues

SSG Still Issuing Meaningless Protests Regarding Somaliland Issues

Instead of organizing its own house, the South Somalia Government (SSG) continues to be focused with face-saving tales about what is outside of its jurisdiction. This way of thinking demonstrates the extreme incompetence and ignorance on the part of that government officials. Continue reading “SSG Still Issuing Meaningless Protests Regarding Somaliland Issues”

Taiwan’s CPC Farms into Genel’s SL10B13 Block in Somaliland

Taiwan’s CPC Farms into Genel’s SL10B13 Block in Somaliland

CPC Corporation, Taiwan (CPC) has been exploring for oil in Africa for decades. In 2006, it signed a contract with Chad’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy under the name of OPIC Africa. In 2011, it discovered a large amount of crude oil at the first well. Keep on reading