Glover Park Group has signed an agreement through April to represent the Republic of Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991.
The move follows the decision of U.S. to restore diplomatic relations with Somalia, ties that were severed in 1991. The U.S.-led an invasion of Somalia in 1992. American forces withdrew in 1994.
Somaliland’s independence has not been recognized by any country or world body.
The CIA World Factbook says of Somaliland: "Although not recognized by any government, this entity has maintained a stable existence and continues efforts to establish a constitutional democracy, including holding municipal, parliamentary, and presidential elections."
GPG receives a $22,500 monthly retainer for its work, which covers government relations connected with Somaliland’s bilateral relations with the U.S. It also will get a 15 percent commission of media buys.
WPP owns GPG.
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