UN Court rules in contentious Kenya-Somalia maritime dispute

The World

On Tuesday, the United Nations International Court of Justice delivered a final verdict in a long-standing, and long-awaited dispute between Kenya and Somalia over their shared maritime border. The area is believed to be rich in offshore oil, gas and other resources. The decision could have big implications on regional security, as The World’s Halima Gikandi reports.

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