Somalia: Federalist Moves Heighten Somalia's Natural Resources Debate

<p>Two years have passed since Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was elected the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. He came in to office with a view that federalism in the country needed more debate.</p><p>The federalism debate revolves around two main pillars: the sharing of political power with the federal government and the sharing of national resources among 'Federal Member States'. It is the resources part of the equation that is now getting more traction.</p><p>The Federal Government of Somalia has already warned the regional administrations of Puntland and Somaliland about the exploration deals they have struck with oil companies.</p>
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