UN special representative to Somalia historically tended to be African e.g. Mahiga. Interestingly this changed when British SomaOil started activities in Somalia. The British then suddenly also appointed an Ambassador to Somalia.
Since then the British government has lobbied hard that UN special rep to Somalia should always be British. This is to protect British investment and special intersts.
After Brexit the British effort has been renewed. They want to re-assert themselves in the world. This includes profiteering from Somalia through SomaOil. Since BREXIT Boris Johnson the foreign minister visited Mogadishu, the defence minster visited Mogadishu, the Ambassador visited Mogadishu. They are desperate.
This explains Hassan Kheyre ina-SomaOil's appointment, the British boycott of Somaliland, Keating's obsession with Somalia. The Brits are keeping a watchful eye over their investment. That is all.
Follow the money and you will find your answer. The money leads to Hassan Kheyre, SomaOil and its owner Michael Howard. Mr Howard is former British Prime Minister and a member of the rule Conservative party.
This is my theory. I may be wrong



