Horn of Africa ravaged by worst drought in four decades
When the last of his 250 goats died, pastoralist Abdullahi Abdi Wali knew it was time to flee what he calls the “worst drought” in his 99 years of life. Continue Reading
Somalia Prepares for First Bid Round of Oil Fields
Somalia is preparing for a bid round covering seven blocks in its offshore with the official opening due on August 4. The closing date is March 12, 2021, Somali Minister Continue Reading
Somalia Invites Turkey To Explore For Offshore Oil
Somalia has invited Turkey to carry out offshore oil exploration works in the territorial waters of the African country, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, as reported by Continue Reading
From Pirates To Producers: Somalia’s First Ever Oil Auction
Somalia is preparing for the launch of its first-ever crude oil licensing round, with details about it to be announced in December, the country’s oil minister told media. “We are Continue Reading
Shell, Exxon Mobil eye re-entry into Somalia’s upstream sector
Royal Dutch Shell ( RDSa.L ) and Exxon Mobil ( XOM.N ) are looking to re-enter the market in Somalia ahead of an oil block bid round taking place later Continue Reading
Somalia: Defiant Somalia Puts Contested Oil Block Territory Up for Auction
The diplomatic spat between Kenya and Somalia was poised to take a turn for the worse after leaked Somalia government documents showed that Mogadishu had put on auction offshore oil Continue Reading
Somalia: Dispute Over Oil Deposits Raises Somalia-Kenya Tension
The Somali government says it’s not ready to take any action that could threaten its relationship with its neighbor Kenya. The announcement comes amidst simmering tensions over potential offshore oil Continue Reading
Somalia: Norway’s Oil Agenda in Somalia
Despite a national image of support to peace and development worldwide, a central agenda of Norway in Somalia for over a decade has entailed methodical maneuvering to control petroleum resources. Continue Reading
Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to Peaceful Resolution of Row With Somalia
The Kenyan government has warned that it will not cede an inch of its soil in the disputed maritime border with Somalia even as it affirmed that it is committed Continue Reading
Kenya Recalls Envoy After Oil, Gas Blocks ‘Grabbed’
Kenya has recalled its ambassador to Somalia Lt. Gen. Lucas Tumbo after it emerged that oil and gas blocks in disputed territorial areas were auctioned to the United Kingdom. According Continue Reading