Why Trade Between the UK and Somalia Lags Behind Despite Robust Diaspora Connections
Though the United Kingdom and Somalia share robust diaspora connections, their trade relationship is surprisingly frail and erratic. A noticeable reflection of this relationship is seen in the Somali federal parliament, where around 15 MPs boast dual British citizenship. Additionally, the UK hosts a significant Somali diaspora—109,000 people identified as Somali in the last census, though some estimates surmise a community of around 500,000.
To dive deeper, this article follows up on my earlier work, "Unlocking the Untapped…