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Puntland to launch regional currency in 2025 amid monetary instability

Puntland region of Somalia plans to introduce a new regional currency in 2025, following its shift to the US dollar in 2021 due to Somali shilling inflation. The move reflects ongoing economic fragmentation and federal tensions.

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BusinessPuntland to launch regional currency in 2025 amid monetary instability

Puntland region of Somalia plans to introduce a new regional currency in 2025, following its shift to the US dollar in 2021 due to Somali shilling inflation. The move reflects ongoing economic fragmentation and federal tensions.

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