A leaked draft letter from Somalia to Trump offers US exclusive
The incident underscores the complex geopolitics of the region. Somaliland last year signed an agreement with neighboring Ethiopia, a landlocked country, granting it access to the
Blank Somaliland Map. Telecommunications in Somaliland, an internationally unrecognised republic claimed by Somalia, are mainly concentrated in the private sector. A number of local telecommunications firms operate in the region, including Golis Telecom Somalia, SomCable, Somtel and Telesom.
Somaliland's telecoms consumers are able to make the cheapest local and international calling rates in the world. Customers can conduct money transfers and other banking activities via mobile phones, as well as easily gain wireless access.
Somaliland has reportedly offered Washington strategic access to Berbera as part of its diplomatic outreach. Foreign Minister Bakaal said the Somali federal government's competing offer of port access—including facilities under Somaliland's jurisdiction—was not credible.
Somaliland's Telecommunications Sector is regulated by the Ministry of Posts & Telecommunications based in the national capital, Hargeisa. On 13th June 2011, the House of Elders passed the law, without any amendments, on an overwhelming majority of 75 for, 1 against and none abstaining.
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