State kicks out Somalia envoy as row over oil blocks simmersKenya’s Ambassador to Somalia Lt Gen (Rtd) Lucas Tumbo in his office in Mogadishu. Kenya has since claimed that exploratory activities in the area had been suspended as a sign of good faith, but Somalia insists that is not enough. At stake if Kenya were to lose the case is the forfeiture of three of its 20 oil blocks in the Indian Ocean to Somalia. SEE ALSO :Motion filed to impeach Somalia presidentThe point of disagreement between Kenya and Somalia is the nature of the line of the maritime boundary. While Somali insists on a median line from Kenya/Somali land boundary terminus, Kenya insists on a straight line.

Source: Standard Digital February 16, 2019 21:07 UTC