30-year Bosaso port concession awarded to P&O Ports
P&O Ports won a 30-year concession for Bosaso port, Puntland, with expected investment of $336m, according to a Wardheer News report citing WAM on April 6…
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Berbera port deal sparks land rush, say residents
Horn Diplomat reported on 18 April 2017 that land buying in Berbera accelerated after a September 2016 port deal with DP World…
Somaliland National Library: What the 2017 Hargeisa Report Shows
A 2017 Horn Diplomat report described a seven-year diaspora fundraising campaign for a national library in Hargeisa, with the first storey largely complete.
Abu Dhabi Fund Announces $89m for Somali Infrastructure
Goobjoog News reported ADFD's AED330m ($89m) contribution to Somalia's infrastructure on 2017-04-20. No project-level details are established.
P&O Ports wins $336m concession for Bosasso port in Puntland
Horn Diplomat reported on 7 April 2017 that P&O Ports was awarded a 30-year, $336m concession to develop Bosasso port…
UAE Embassy Faces Accusations of Unpaid Construction Dues
Goobjoog News reported on May 30, 2017, that demonstrators in Mogadishu accused the UAE Embassy of not paying labourers and suppliers for work on three centres.
FSG Selected by South West State to Manage New Free Zone
Wardheer News reported on 22 June 2017 that Frontier Services Group was selected as project management organization for the new Free Zone Investment Authority.
Berbera Port Deal Review Urged by Former Somaliland VP
Former Somaliland VP Ahmed Yusuf Yasin calls for a rethink of the DP World Berbera port contract as reported by Somaliland Sun on 2018-01-15.
Banadir Governor Halts Illegal Construction on Government Land
Goobjoog News reported the Banadir administration halted illegal construction on a government plot in Hamar Jabab, Mogadishu on 2018-01-31.
Somaliland Warns Somalia Against Interference in Berbera Port Deal
Somaliland Sun's 2018 report quotes the information minister cautioning Somalia over the DP World Berbera port contract.
Somali PM Rejects Berbera Port Deal on 2018-03-03
Goobjoog News reported on 2018-03-03 that Somali PM Hassan Khaire rejected the Berbera Port deal, calling it unauthorised and detrimental to sovereignty.
Behi: DP World Berbera Treaty Binding, Here to Stay
Somaliland President Musa Behi told diaspora in Abu Dhabi the DP World Berbera port agreement is binding and plans for the corridor proceed.
P&O Ports trademark cautionary notice published for Somaliland
A notice published 22 January 2018 states The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company owns the P&O Ports trademark and will take legal action against…
Somaliland Minister: Somalia Cannot Interfere in DP World Port Deal
On 3 April 2018, Somaliland's foreign minister said Somalia cannot interfere in the DP World Berbera port deal.
Ethiopia 'Working to Use' Berbera Port, 2018 Report Said
Horn Diplomat reported on 2018-03-31 that Ethiopia was 'working to use' Berbera Port without harming ties with Somalia.
Somalia Urges DP World to Rethink Port Deals
On 20 April 2018, Somalia's foreign minister called on DP World to reconsider its Berbera port agreement with Somaliland…
Somalia Rejects UAE Claim of Existing MoU on Berbera Port Deal
Somalia's foreign minister denies any Federal Government agreement on Berbera after UAE minister claims an MoU exists.
Italy Reported to Commit €1M to Somalia Infrastructure Fund in 2018
Wardheer News reported on 31 May 2018 that Italy contributed €1 million to the Somalia Infrastructure Fund at a signing ceremony.
First Public Opening of Sealed Tenders Reported in 2018
Somaliland government opened sealed tender documents in public for the first time, Somaliland Standard reported on 31 July 2018, citing election pledges.
Parliamentary Committee Cites Evidence of Public Land Theft by Former Minister
Somaliland's anti-corruption committee presented evidence alleging collusion over Burao Correctional Facility, with over $400,000 unaccounted for.
Ex-Minister Endorses Oil Terminal Re-nationalization
On 19 August 2018, Somaliland Standard reported that a former minister endorsed President Bihi's decision to re-nationalize the Berbera oil terminal.
Somaliland Halts Ex-Gandhi Library Site Construction
Somaliland Standard reported on 2018-08-15 that the government ordered a halt to construction at the former Gandhi Public Library site…
DP World's Berbera Port Concession and $442m Investment Plan
A 2018 report details a 30-year concession and up to $442m phased investment for Berbera port. Construction start and spending were not confirmed.
Islamic Development Bank Suspends Somalia Dryland Project
Horn Diplomat reported on 13 September 2018 that the Islamic Development Bank suspended a $5 million project in Somalia over corruption and mismanagement…