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Burao Walking Bridge Damaged by Flash Flood Waters
Somaliland Standard reported on 2019-06-01 that flooding damaged a Burao walking bridge and parts of its foundation; its condition since is not established.
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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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Somaliland launches electricity access project
Somaliland Standard reported on 2019-05-16 the launch of the Somaliland Electricity Access Project, but no post-launch progress is documented.
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…
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Berbera port gets three mobile harbor cranes
On 15 April 2019 Somaliland Standard reported the president inaugurated the arrival of three mobile harbor cranes at Berbera port…
Kismayo Housing Collapse Leaves at Least 47 Homeless
Wardheer News reported on 2 September 2019 that houses in Kismayo collapsed, leaving at least 47 people homeless. What the report does not establish.
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VP says DP World to develop Zeila after Berbera work
Somaliland Standard reported on 18 May 2019 that the VP said DP World will develop Zeila port once Berbera modernization concludes.
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.
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Somaliland Government Announces Firing of 42 Hargeisa Airport Workers
Somaliland government announced it fired 42 Hargeisa airport workers on August 26, 2019, per Somaliland Standard, amid an airspace row with Somalia.
Government pressed GIZ on vocational school siting
Somaliland Standard reported on 2019-06-10 that Hargeisa pressed GIZ to move a Burao vocational institute project to the capital. No cost or outcome is stated.
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.
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Farmajo Urges Puntland to Release Bosaso Road Workers
On 21 July 2019, Goobjoog News reported President Farmajo called on Puntland's leader to release three arrested Bosaso road reconstruction team members.
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Adan Abdulle Airport Reported 80,000 Flights in Early 2019
Wardheer News reported 80,000 flights at Mogadishu's Adan Abdulle airport from January to July 2019, citing Radio Dalsan…
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Federal Directive on Kismayo Flights Reported on 30 August 2019
On 2019-08-30, Horn Diplomat reported a Somali federal directive rerouting all Kismayo flights through Mogadishu. The report leaves key details unverified.
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.
Berbera Port Expansion Workers Struck Over Wages, Report Said
On 11 July 2019 Somaliland Standard reported construction workers struck the Berbera port expansion over reduced daily wages.
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.
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Somaliland Plans New Oil Storage Facilities in Berbera
Somaliland Standard reported on 2019-09-14 that the government will build more oil terminal and storage facilities in Berbera…
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Bihi Says UAE Base in Berbera to Become Public Airport
Somali Dispatch reported on 2019-09-14 that President Bihi said the UAE-built army base in Berbera would be transformed into a public airport…
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.
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Somaliland and UK Sign Energy Pact on High Electricity Costs
Horn Diplomat reported on September 9, 2019 that Somaliland and the UK signed an agreement on energy, including a DFID contribution to the development fund.
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.
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Berbera Port Expansion: What the 2019 Report Says
Somaliland Standard reported on 10 September 2019 that Berbera port is undergoing expansion, but the report lacks progress details or specifics.
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.
