Congressional Staff Confirmed Somaliland’s Value to U.S
As China floods Africa with billions of dollars in development aid, massive infrastructure investment and even talk of a new military base, a tiny East African “country” is offering the U.S. a deal that it says could counter China’s advance. Continue reading “Congressional Staff Confirmed Somaliland’s Value to U.S”→
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
A high-level government delegation from the Republic of Somaliland, led by Foreign Minister Dr. Essa Kayd Mohamoud accompanied by Dr. Edna Adan Ismail, concluded a six-day visit to Washington, DC, and New York City, where they met with a number of top government officials, advocacy organizations, experts and academics focused on the Horn of Africa. They also held community events with members of the Somaliland diaspora in the United States. Continue reading “Somaliland Foreign Minister’s Visit to U.S.A”→
Biden Administration Approved its First Arms Sale to Taiwan
The Biden administration has approved its first arms sale to Taiwan, worth up to NT$21 billion. The deal includes 40 M109 self-propelled howitzers. Taiwan’s Presidential Office expressed gratitude for the deal, saying it will contribute to the security of the Taiwan Strait. Continue reading “Biden Administration Approved its First Arms Sale to Taiwan”→