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Somalia and Turkey Discuss Port Upgrades in Ankara
Ministers met on 5 December 2025 for talks on port development and maritime cooperation; no agreements or project details were disclosed.
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Barre Visits Tanger Med, No Deals Announced
Goobjoog News reported on 29 November 2025 that PM Barre visited Tanger Med, but no agreement, funding, or project details were announced.
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Somalia Seeks Mogadishu Port Upgrade in AD Ports Talks
A Somali delegation travelled to Abu Dhabi for talks with AD Ports Group on modernising Mogadishu Port, Mustaqbal Media reported on 2025-12-14.
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Somalia Energy Ministry Claims Free Power for 335 Facilities
Goobjoog News reported on 24 November 2025 that the Energy Ministry provided free electricity to 335 public facilities. Key details remain unestablished.
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World Bank NAGAAD Hargeisa Talks Reported
Somaliland finance minister held talks with a World Bank delegation on fast-tracking the NAGAAD urban infrastructure project in Hargeisa.
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Somalia Reopens Bridge Destroyed in Battle with Al-Shabaab
Somali Guardian reported on 2025-12-06 that the Defence Minister inaugurated a bridge in Lower Shabelle, months after it was destroyed in fighting.
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Turkey accelerates military base in Las Anod, report says
A December 29 report from Mustaqbal Media, citing TRHaber, claims Turkey expedited a military base in Las Qoray, Las Anod. No official statement confirms it.
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Mogadishu mayor targets damage-free roads in 2026 plan
Mustaqbal Media reported Mayor Muungaab's 2026 commitment to no damaged roads, with plans for Soddonka, Warshadaha, Jamhuuriya. No post-report progress.
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Turkey Launches First Overseas Spaceport in Somalia
Mustaqbal Media reported Turkey launched construction of its first overseas spaceport in Somalia, but no site, cost, contractor, or funding is given.
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Goobjoog: Mogadishu Road Plan to Add Drainage
Goobjoog News reported Mogadishu's plan to integrate drainage into road reconstruction; funding and timeline details remain absent.
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Berbera Port expansion cut transport costs, UK-backed study finds
A BII evaluation reported by Horn Diplomat found the Berbera Port expansion reduced transport costs and boosted regional trade, but full capacity is unused.
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Banadir sets demolition orders to speed Jamhuuriya Road restoration
On 8 Jan 2026 Mustaqbal Media reported Governor Muungaab's demolition orders for homes encroaching on Jamhuuriya Road, but no execution is confirmed.
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AfDB Earmarks $76M for Somali Road Programme
Construction Review Online reports AfDB earmarked $76 million for Somali road upgrades, but no official confirmation or start date is yet available.
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Somalia, Abu Dhabi Ports agree to deepen Mogadishu port cooperation
Goobjoog News reported on 2025-12-15 that Somalia and Abu Dhabi Ports Group agreed to strengthen cooperation on Mogadishu Port upgrades.
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Mogadishu Mayor Mungab Opens Nasiib Buundo Road in Shibis
Mungab inaugurated Nasiib Buundo Road in Shibis on 2025-12-31, Goobjoog News reported, and claimed municipal funding. Costs and contractors are undisclosed.
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Ethiopia Inaugurates Aysha-II Wind and Shabeely Resort
Horn Diplomat reported that Ethiopia opened Aysha-II wind project and Shabeely Resort in Somali Region, but details remain unconfirmed.
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Somaliland Dismisses Somalia's Berbera Claims as Legally Baseless
Somaliland rejected Somalia's announced annulment of UAE port deals on 2026-01-13, calling the claims legally void and reaffirming its agreements.
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Mogadishu Mayor Opens 10 Interlocking Roads at Suuq Bacaad Market
Goobjoog News, 2026-01-13: Mayor Hassan Mohamed Hussein inaugurated 10 interlocking roads at Suuq Bacaad. No cost, funder or contractor is stated.
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Abiy and Cagjar to Inaugurate Development Near Jigjiga
Mustaqbal Media reported on 31 January 2026 that Abiy Ahmed and Mustafa Cagjar were set to jointly inaugurate a project in the Shabelle area outside Jigjiga.
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PM Barre Inaugurates Bula-Hubey Road in Mogadishu's Wadajir
Goobjoog News reported on 2026-02-03 that Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre inaugurated the Bula-Hubey Road in Wadajir, Mogadishu.
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Report: Somaliland signs contract for 12MWp Berbera solar project
Somaliland Standard reports ministry signed contract for World Bank-financed 12MWp solar, 36MWh BESS, 13.5 km lines in Berbera.
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Somaliland president inaugurates 5 MWp solar plant and civic projects in Berbera
President Irro inaugurated a 5 MWp solar plant, roads, a park and a municipal headquarters in Berbera on 2026-02-18, Horn Diplomat reported.
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DP World Rejects Somalia Decision on Berbera Port
On 2026-01-14, Somali Dispatch reported DP World rejected Somalia's nullification of agreements and affirmed Berbera Port operations will proceed.
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Awdheegle–Mubarak road reported reopened after 13 years
Mustaqbal Media reports the Awdheegle–Mubarak road in Lower Shabelle was reopened after vegetation clearing by Somali and AUSSOM troops.
