09
Jan
The maritime boundary dispute between Kenya and Somalia has been a contentious issue in the Horn of Africa, drawing significant attention due to its geopolitical and economic implications. At the heart of the dispute lies a 100,000 square-kilometer triangular area in the Indian Ocean, believed to be rich in oil and gas reserves. The disagreement centers on how the maritime boundary should be drawn: Kenya argues for a parallel line extending eastwards along the latitude, while Somalia insists on a boundary line that follows its land border’s southeastern trajectory. The origins of the dispute can be traced back to differing…