What is the problem between Kenya and Somalia?

By the end of December 2020, Kenya and Somalia had suspended diplomatic ties amid accusations from Somali federal officials against Kenya, which has deployed thousands of troops in Somalia as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to combat Al-Shabaab.

What is Kenya Doing in Somalia?

Despite Somalia’s territorial ambitions against Kenya, the Kenyan government has made great sacrifices for the Somali people. Kenya has provided humanitarian relief to hundreds of thousands of Somali refugees. Its military has protected the Somali government from terrorists.

How Kenya has helped Somalia?

Kenya hosted the Somali peace talks (2002–2004) and provided a base from which the TFG operated until it moved to Mogadishu in 2005. This is not to say that relations between the two states have always been smooth. Kenya and Somalia were involved in a cross-border dispute known as the Shifta Wars between 1963 and 1967.

Who won the dispute between Somalia and Kenya?

The UN’s top court has ruled largely in favour of Somalia in its long-running dispute with Kenya over their maritime border. Kenya rejected the ruling “in totality” before accusing the International Court of Justice of bias.

Why are Kenyan troops in Somalia?

Kenya formally sent about 4,660 soldiers to Somalia in October 2011 after incessant attacks and kidnapping of civilians by Al-Shabaab militants within its territory, numbers which have since been gradually trimmed.

Why did Somalia cut diplomatic ties with Kenya?

Somalia cut ties with Kenya in December 15, 2020 after accusing Nairobi of interference in its internal affairs. On Thursday, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta met with Qatar’s envoy for Counterterrorism and Mediation of Conflict Resolution Dr Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani, Kenya’s presidency said on Twitter.

What does Kenya want from Somalia?

Failed talks. Somalia, which lies northeast of Kenya, wants to extend its maritime frontier with Kenya along the line of the land border, in a south-easterly direction. Kenya wants the border to head out to sea in a straight line east – a delineation that would give it a bigger share of the ocean.

Which country is bigger Somalia or Kenya?

Kenya is approximately 580,367 sq km, while Somalia is approximately 637,657 sq km, making Somalia 10\% larger than Kenya.