Puntland Parliament Rejects Motion to End P&O Ports Deal
On 27 August 2018 Puntland's parliament voted down a motion to terminate a $336 million port upgrade contract with P&O Ports, Goobjoog News reported.
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Parliamentary Committee Grills Public Works Minister
Parliamentary committee questions Somaliland public works minister on 2018-12-12; no findings or outcomes established.
Somaliland Tender Board Awarded Three Works, Report Said
Somaliland Sun reported on 2018-11-10 that the National Tender Board awarded three works to Haboon, Aalin and Dileyta, and that losers called the process fair.
Wadani Accuses Hargeisa Mayor, Airport Manager of Corruption
On 8 Dec 2018, Somaliland Sun reported Wadani Party claims that Hargeisa's mayor colluded with Egal Airport's manager to fleece taxpayers.
Business and CostsNewsSomaliland
Somaliland President Directs Implementation of Eastern Projects
Somaliland Standard reported on 2018-12-10 that President Musa Bihi Abdi ordered ministries to implement projects he initiated in eastern Somaliland.
Business and CostsNewsSomalia
DP World construction manager shot dead in Somalia
Global Construction Review reported on 4 February 2019 that Paul Formosa, a construction manager at Bossasso port…
Reported eviction of families from Somaliland presidential complex site
A Somaliland Standard report of 18 April 2019 claims families were forcibly evicted from land for a new presidential complex in Hargeisa.
Military training camp opened in Baidabo, Somalia
Somaliland Standard reported on June 8, 2019 that a military training camp was inaugurated in Baidabo, Somalia. The report does not establish what happened…
Road Proposal in Somaliland Lacked Government Consent
Somaliland Standard reported on 11 June 2019 that a road from Lawya'Adde to Borama was proposed without Somaliland government consent.
UKAID-Funded Police Training Facility Reported in Hargeisa
A Somaliland Standard report on 2019-08-21 said UKAID was funding a police training facility in Hargeisa, described by an official as underway.
Berbera Airport Civilian Status Announced as UAE Base Plan Halted
Horn Diplomat reported on 14 September 2019 that President Muse Bihi Abdi announced suspension of the UAE military base at Berbera airport and a civilian role.
EU, Somalia Sign €23m Coastal Cities Financing Agreement
Horn Diplomat reported that the EU and Somalia signed a €23 million financing deal for inclusive coastal city development in Mogadishu and Berbera.
Somali Government Denies al-Shabaab Stopped Mogadishu Stadium Construction
Somali officials denied al-Shabaab stopped work on Mogadishu Stadium in 2019. The claim of ongoing construction is unverified.
Chongqin Foreign corruption claims resurface in Somaliland report
A 2019 Somaliland Standard column alleges misconduct by CICO, but evidence of current status is absent.
Somaliland Revokes UAE Military Base Construction in Berbera
Somaliland Standard reported on 14 September 2019 that the government revoked construction at a proposed UAE military base in Berbera.
AfDB Signs $28.8m Grant for Road and Water Projects in Somalia
Somaliland Standard reports African Development Bank signed two grants totaling $28.8 million for road and water projects in Somalia on 27 August 2019.
Transport Minister Accused of Unlawful Contract Award to Relative
Somaliland Standard alleged that the transport minister awarded a $325,000 equipment contract to a relative without tender board approval.
Deni Defends Bosaso Airport Handover to UAE Firm
On 26 September 2019 Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni said Bosaso airport had been handed to an unnamed UAE company…
Somaliland FM Denies Reports Ethiopia Suspended Berbera Stake
Somaliland's foreign minister dismissed media claims that Ethiopia suspended its 19% share in Berbera Port as baseless and fake.
FDI policy gap flagged for Somaliland projects in 2020
Somaliland Chronicle reported on 1 August 2020 that key projects needed an optimized FDI policy, citing DP World and Taiwan ties but giving no specifics…
Somaliland orders power price cut in four towns
Somaliland's energy ministry on 25 June 2020 directed four power companies to lower electricity prices, citing citizen complaints and COVID-19 effects.
Berbera Corridor project manager resigns: what the 2020-07-09 report said
Somaliland Standard reported on 2020-07-09 that Berbera Corridor project manager Eng. Mohamud Abdi Mohamed Dhudhi tendered his resignation.
SDF Phase 2 Inauguration Held in 2020
On 29 September 2020, Somaliland Standard reported President Bihi inaugurated SDF Phase 2; no funding, contractor, or construction details were given.
Berbera Corridor Committee Chairperson Resigns
Somaliland Sun reported on 12 July 2020 that the chairperson of the Berbera Corridor Project Management Committee resigned…
