Somalia: Puntland Rejects Federal Role in Approving Resource Deals

Somalia: Puntland Rejects Federal Role in Approving Resource Deals

Garowe, Somalia, July 5 -- Puntland region said on Sunday that it holds the constitutional authority to manage and exploit natural resources within its territory and territorial waters, rejecting any federal government role in approving such activities without its consent.

Puntland Says Turkish Fishing Companies Need Its Approval, not the Feds to Operate – Somali Dispatch

GAROWE – The Puntland administration has stated that no foreign or domestic company, including Turkish firms, may conduct fishing, maritime investment, or other commercial activities in Puntland’s territorial waters without prior authorization from Puntland authorities. In a press statement, the administration said that all activities involving Puntland’s land and marine resources require approval from the region’s competent institutions. The st…

Puntland State rejects federal fisheries licensing deal, warns foreign companies – Axadle | Stay Informed with Horn of Africa Headlines

Sunday July 5, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State drew a firm line on Sunday over control of its coastline and territory, declaring that no foreign company, whether public or private, including SOMTURK, can carry out fishing investment, coast guard activities or any other operations in Puntland State waters or on Puntland State land without […]

Puntland Declares Federal Government Has No Authority Over Its Natural Resources

Garowe (WDN) – Puntland has issued a strongly worded statement reaffirming its exclusive authority over the management, protection, and exploitation of the natural resources found within its land and territorial waters, declaring that no company or entity may operate in the region without its formal approval. In the statement, the Puntland administration asserted that no investment, commercial operation, or resource-related agreement can legally…

Somalia: Puntland bans Turkish fishing firm SOMTURK

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Somalia: Puntland Reasserts Authority Over Territorial Waters and Warns Against Unapproved Foreign Activities

Garowe, Puntland — 5 July 2026: The Puntland government has issued a statement reaffirming its constitutional authority over the management of its territorial land and maritime resources, warning that foreign governments, companies and investors must obtain prior approval from Puntland authorities before undertaking any activities within its jurisdiction.