I certianly read the news about oil exploration in the past Us intervention. Accordign to what I recalled, ther esults were negative.
Besides, taking into account how difficutl to have a ceasefire and stability in Somalia I doubt the Busha dministration is looking for oil there.

Another compeltely different things is the relevance of Somalia as a country whcih is very close to a basic oil route.

It certainly makes sense that the US does nto want a war there where one of the elements has developed weapon technology. It is mcuh mroe better to ahve a peaceful coutnry or a limited war with limited weapons means.

A pleasure

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