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.
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New projects, contract awards, regulatory changes and announcements across Somaliland and Puntland, each reported from a named public source: what it says, what it means on site, and what it does not establish.
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Farmaajo Inaugurates Garowe Airport, January 2018
Goobjoog News reported on 8 January 2018 that President Farmaajo inaugurated the newly built Garowe airport. The report does not cover what happened next.
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.
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Dhusamareeb's Ugaas Noor Airport Reopens After Repairs
Goobjoog News reported on 2018-01-13 that Dhusamareeb's rebuilt Ugaas Noor Airport was inaugurated; contractor, cost and current status are unstated.
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Hobyo Port Ground-Breaking Held, Progress Unconfirmed Since
On 23 January 2018, Goobjoog News reported President Farmaajo laid a foundation stone for a port facility in Hobyo; no funding, contractor…
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…
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New Dam Reported for Wacays Odane Community in Salahley
A 24 March 2018 Horn Diplomat report says a repaired dam and facilities at Wacays Odane, Salahley, Somaliland, now serve over 2,000 pastoralists.
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.
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DP World to Begin 2018 Work on Berbera Free Zone Phase One
Wardheer News on 4 March 2018 reported DP World expects to break ground in 2018 on the 12 sq km Berbera free zone in Somaliland.
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…
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Berbera port deal could shift Horn dynamics
On 3 May 2018, Somaliland Sun reported a $442m DP World deal to develop Berbera Port, but did not establish what has happened since.
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.
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Somaliland Foreign Minister Addresses Russia Base Reports
On April 9, 2018, Somaliland's foreign minister denied any official Russian proposal for a military base near Zeila, Horn Diplomat reported.
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Galmudug leader appeals for public funds to build Hobyo port
Galmudug leader Ahmed Haaf asked residents and the business community to contribute toward Hobyo port construction, Goobjoog News reported on 9 May 2018.
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.
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Hirshabelle president seeks Adale port role in Ethiopia-Somalia deal
Goobjoog News reported on 19 June 2018 that Hirshabelle's president hoped Adale port would be included in a ports investment deal…
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Berbera Port expansion targeted for September 2018 start
Horn Diplomat reported on 22 May 2018 that DP World said first-phase construction at Berbera would begin in September. Evidence of actual start is not provided.
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.
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Somaliland RDA launches roads reform initiative at UoH
On 13 May 2018, Somaliland Sun reported the RDA launched a roads reform initiative. No budget, road names or post-2018 outcomes were established.
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Hargeisa Mayor Supervised Road Works in 2018. What the Report Never Said.
Somaliland Chronicle reported on 9 June 2018 that Mayor Abdirahman Aidid visited a road construction site in Hargeisa.