Puntland State contradicts Somalia’s blue economy strategy

Somalia’s Puntland State is once again on a collision path with the country’s government in Mogadishu over a blue economy strategy seen as contradictory to their laws.

This week, Somalia ordered all foreign vessels to leave its waters in the exclusive economic zone, part of new efforts to tap into its marine resources by regulating fishing. The decision came three weeks after a blue economy strategy was publicised, revealing desire for the country to win back its rightful sea wealth. The strategy also forms part of the new draft law which federal states should pass to make it the formative policy for the country.