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Kenya Faces Port Competition From Somaliland and Tanzania
Somaliland Sun reported on 29 June 2021 that DP World opened a Berbera terminal and Tanzania looks to revive Bagamoyo port.
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DP World Berbera Receives Three STS Cranes on 19 March 2021
Horn Diplomat reported on 19 March 2021 that three ship-to-shore gantry cranes arrived at DP World Berbera, a milestone in the port's expansion.
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Qatar Airways Eyes Hargeisa in Africa Network Review
Somaliland Sun reported on 15 May 2021 that Qatar Airways named Hargeisa a possible future destination, but no formal commitment is evidenced.
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Berbera Port Regional Hub Plans Praised in 2023 Report
A 30 September 2023 report by Somaliland Sun said Abu Dhabi Ports Company praised Somaliland-Ethiopia cooperation on Berbera port, but no progress since.
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EU and Berbera Municipality Launch Beach Project; Scope and Timeline Unclear
Horn Diplomat reported on 17 May 2021 that the EU launched the Berbera Beach Development, with scope and a 7-month aim but no contract value.
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Ethiopia Sees Berbera Terminal Cutting Djibouti Reliance
Wardheer News reported on 28 June 2021 that a new Berbera container terminal opened, with Ethiopian officials framing it as an alternative to Djibouti.
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Dahabshiil Group chairman opens modern bridge in Burao
Horn Diplomat reported on 16 October 2023 that Haji Mohamed Saeed Duale opened a new bridge in Burao funded by Dahabshiil Group, but details remain unstated.
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Bula Burte Airport Destroyed Hours After Reconstruction
Somali Guardian reported explosions destroyed Bula Burte airport in Hiran on 2021-09-19, killing one and wounding five…
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Five Wells Inaugurated to Boost Berbera Water Supply
Somaliland Standard reported on 11 October 2023 that the Minister of Water Development inaugurated five wells in Kala-jab, but no current status is established.
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Berbera Corridor stakeholders hold pre-agreement meeting
Somaliland Standard reported on 2021-07-07 that Berbera Corridor stakeholders concluded a three-day Hargeisa meeting on an upcoming Somaliland-Ethiopia…
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SDF-funded Borama water expansion commissioned
The Somaliland Development Fund announced the commissioning of the Borama Water Expansion Project on 11 October 2023.
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Berbera-Wajale road consultative meeting reported
Somali Dispatch reported on 8 July 2021 that Somaliland Ports Manager attended a Hargeisa meeting on Berbera-Wajale road construction.
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Egypt-AD Ports Red Sea Deals Reported, Progress Unclear
Wardheer News reported Egypt and AD Ports agreements for Safaga cruise and cargo terminals, but post-announcement progress is unverified.
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$600B Lobito Corridor Report Lacks Evidence Since Nov 13
Wardheer News reported a $600bn Lobito Corridor launch and a Hobyo-Matadi corridor idea. No confirmation since Nov 13, 2023.
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Berbera Port Expansion: DP World’s Ethiopia Cargo Push
Mustaqbal Media reported DP World’s intent to serve Ethiopian cargo via Berbera, with a new terminal opened and capacity work underway as of 28 July 2021.
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Somaliland Officials Inspect Berbera Corridor Road Works
Somaliland ministers and TradeMark Africa officials inspected ongoing Berbera corridor work on 10 September 2021…
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Mogadishu: Two Reconstructed Roads Inaugurated, Report Says
Mustaqbal Media reported on 2023-10-15 that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud inaugurated two reconstructed roads in Mogadishu.
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Dahabshiil Group reported to have built bridge in Burao
Somaliland Standard reported on 2023-10-28 that Dahabshiil Group opened a bridge in Burao. The report leaves cost, contractor and current status unestablished.
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Taiwan and NGO Step30 sign MOU for Hargeisa water borehole
On 28 November 2021, Taiwan and NGO Step30 signed an MOU to drill a borehole and supply pipes for Hargeisa Water Agency…
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Somalia Electricity Recovery Project set at $150 million
Horn Diplomat reported on 2021-12-10 that the Somalia Electricity Recovery Project is a $150 million World Bank effort to expand power access for 1.1 million…
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Bardhere Bridge collapse reported amid flooding in Gedo
Mustaqbal Media reported on 10 November 2023 that a major bridge in Bardhere collapsed due to intense flooding from heavy rains.
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DP World and CDC Plan $1.72bn African Port Expansion
Global Construction Review reported on 13 October 2021 that DP World and CDC Group plan to invest $1.72bn in African ports, starting with Dakar…
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Foundation stone laid for Via Moscow road in Mogadishu
Mustaqbal Media reported on 17 October 2023 that Banadir Governor Yusuf Hussein Jimale (Madaale) laid the foundation stone for the Via Moscow road in Mogadishu.
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Mogadishu Mayor Unveils Repaired Key Road in Hodan
On 17 July 2021 Mustaqbal Media reported Mayor Omar Filish unveiled a repaired road near the milk factory in Hodan district. No cost or contractor was given.
