The New York Times published on 22 July 2019 an article titled "With Guns, Cash and Terrorism, Gulf States Vie for Power in Somalia" by Ronen Bergman and David D. Kirkpatrick.
The article describes in detail a recent episode in Bosaso, a port city located in the Puntland region of Somalia, where conflict between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates is playing out.
Showing posts with label DP World. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DP World. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Military Bases in Somaliland and Djibouti Complicating Regional Politics
Foreign Policy posted on 19 March 2019 an analysis titled "For Somaliland and Djibouti, Will New Friends Bring Benefits?" by Matt Kennard, journalist based in London, and Ismail Einashe, journalist based in Nairobi.
The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement to build a military base in Berbera, Somaliland. There are multiple military bases in Djibouti. All of this military engagement is complicating relationships in the region.
The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement to build a military base in Berbera, Somaliland. There are multiple military bases in Djibouti. All of this military engagement is complicating relationships in the region.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Chinese and Dubai Companies Battle To Operate Djiboutian Port
Quartz Africa posted on 28 February 2019 an article titled "A Legal Tussle Over a Strategic African Port Sets Up a Challenge for China's Belt and Road Plan" by Abdi Latif Dahir.
Dubai's DP World until recently operated Djibouti's Doraleh Container Terminal. A year ago, Djibouti seized control of the port from DP World. China Merchants Port Holdings, the Hong Kong-based subsidiary of the state-owned conglomerate, China Merchants Group, held a 23.5 percent stake in the port and has been given increased operational authority by Djibouti over the port. The issue is now in a Hong Kong court but the dispute raises questions about the ultimate intentions of this Chinese company and control of the port.
Dubai's DP World until recently operated Djibouti's Doraleh Container Terminal. A year ago, Djibouti seized control of the port from DP World. China Merchants Port Holdings, the Hong Kong-based subsidiary of the state-owned conglomerate, China Merchants Group, held a 23.5 percent stake in the port and has been given increased operational authority by Djibouti over the port. The issue is now in a Hong Kong court but the dispute raises questions about the ultimate intentions of this Chinese company and control of the port.
Monday, February 25, 2019
China Tightens Grip on Djiboutian Port
The Wall Street Journal published on 21 February 2019 an article titled "China Tightens Grip on East African Port" by Costas Paris.
China Merchants Port Holdings is asserting control of operations at Djibouti's Doraleh Container Terminal. The Djiboutian government has repeatedly said it alone controls the Doraleh terminal and has told the United States it has no plans to cede control of its maritime assets to Chinese state port operators. All supplies for the U.S. military base in Djibouti come through the port, potentially putting them at risk.
China Merchants Port Holdings is asserting control of operations at Djibouti's Doraleh Container Terminal. The Djiboutian government has repeatedly said it alone controls the Doraleh terminal and has told the United States it has no plans to cede control of its maritime assets to Chinese state port operators. All supplies for the U.S. military base in Djibouti come through the port, potentially putting them at risk.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Chinese Company Taken to Court over Djibouti Port Project
Factwire posted on 12 February 2019 an article titled "Legal Battle for Control of Djibouti Ports Comes to Hong Kong."
China Merchant and Port Holdings has been accused of infringing a port agreement of the United Arab Emirates' DP World with Djibouti. The case will be heard in Hong Kong and offers an example of the legal risk that Chinese companies face as they pursue the Belt and Road Initiative.
China Merchant and Port Holdings has been accused of infringing a port agreement of the United Arab Emirates' DP World with Djibouti. The case will be heard in Hong Kong and offers an example of the legal risk that Chinese companies face as they pursue the Belt and Road Initiative.
Friday, November 9, 2018
China Merchants Group in Djibouti (in French)
Revue Espace Geographique et Societe Marocaine published in November 2018 a study titled "La China Merchants a Djibouti: de la route maritime a la route numerique de la soie" by Thierry Pairault, research director emeritus at CNRS--Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales.
The study looks at the role of the Chinese company, China Merchants Group, as it tries, at the request of the Djiboutian government, to develop an East African Singapore.
The study looks at the role of the Chinese company, China Merchants Group, as it tries, at the request of the Djiboutian government, to develop an East African Singapore.
Monday, May 14, 2018
Djibouti: Interview with President Guelleh (in French)
Jeune Afrique published on 25 April 2018 a wide ranging interview with the President of Djibouti titled "Ismail Omar Guelleh: Djibouti n'est pas a vendre."
The interview includes a discussion of the US, French, Chinese, and Japanese military bases in Djibouti and the rent each country pays. When Russia and India also requested permission to establish a base in Djibouti, the President responded "no" there are already enough.
The interview includes a discussion of the US, French, Chinese, and Japanese military bases in Djibouti and the rent each country pays. When Russia and India also requested permission to establish a base in Djibouti, the President responded "no" there are already enough.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
New Ports in Puntland and Somaliland
African Business published on 24 May 2017 an article titled "Horn of Africa: Ports in Puntland and Somaliland to Compete" by Neil Ford.
The article summarizes plans by UAE-based DP World to develop and operate modern ports in Berbera, Somaliland, and Bosaso, Puntland. The sharp drop in piracy off Somalia has led to the conclusion there will be more ship traffic between the Indian Ocean and the Suez Canal, passing through the Red Sea.
The article summarizes plans by UAE-based DP World to develop and operate modern ports in Berbera, Somaliland, and Bosaso, Puntland. The sharp drop in piracy off Somalia has led to the conclusion there will be more ship traffic between the Indian Ocean and the Suez Canal, passing through the Red Sea.
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