Somalia seeks offshore oil development through evidence-based partnerships
By: Prof. Abdinasir Ali OsmanTuesday April 14, 2026
A Condensed Investigative and Forward-Looking Policy Analysis of Curad-1 and Somalia’s Offshore Future
Somalia’s offshore oil frontier has quickly become one of the Horn of Africa’s most closely watched energy stories. In a region where maritime security, foreign investment, and state-building often collide, the Curad-1 drilling program has pushed Somalia from theory into action. This condensed investigative analysis draws on international reporting, institutional…