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Warta-Burale villagers build own dam, report says
Somaliland Standard reported on 21 September 2019 that Warta-Burale villagers built a dam with their own labour and resources.
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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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DP World reaffirms commitment to Berbera port expansion
Somaliland Standard reported on 2019-11-22 that DP World is committed to building the Port of Berbera to world-class standards…
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…
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Berbera Port Targets 30% of Ethiopian Cargo
On 2019-11-26, Somaliland Standard reported Berbera aims to capture over 30% of Ethiopian container cargo, but no later data confirms progress.
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UAE Military Base in Berbera to Be Converted into Civilian Airport
Somaliland president says Berbera airport being built by UAE as military base will become public civilian airport; UAE has not confirmed.
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Sompower 20 MW Solar Plant Inaugurated in Somaliland
Somaliland Chronicle reported on 31 October 2019 that President Muse Bihi Abdi inaugurated a Sompower solar plant with a stated 20 MW capacity and an $20…
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First 10 km Berbera-Wajale Corridor Highway Target: January 2020
On 4 December 2019, Somaliland Standard reported the first 10 km of the Berbera-Wajale corridor highway was expected by January 2020…
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PM Khaire: Mogadishu-Afgooye Road Targeted for Completion in Two Months
On 2019-12-02 Goobjoog News reported Prime Minister Hassan Khaire saying the Qatari-funded Mogadishu-Afgooye road would be completed in two months.
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Somalia Ministry of Agriculture Plans Renovation of Ten Canals
On 23 November 2019 Goobjoog News reported the Minister of Agriculture indicating rehabilitation of ten canals in Lower and Middle Shebelle to reduce flooding.
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Ethiopian Regional Delegation Toured Berbera Port in 2019
Somaliland Standard reported on 2019-12-27 that an Ethiopian regional delegation inspected Berbera Port and met a DP World executive. No follow-up is recorded.
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Borame-Amoud Bridge: What the 2019 Report Shows
Somaliland Standard's 2019 report described the Borame-Amoud bridge as nearing completion. It did not record an opening, a cost or what happened next.
Car Bomb Kills Four, Injures Twenty in Mogadishu Attack on Turkish Contractors
A car bomb killed four and injured at least twenty in an attack on Turkish engineers and Somali police near Mogadishu on January 18, 2020…
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Somaliland Minister Inspects Burao-Erigavo Road Works, Launches Third Phase
Somaliland Standard reported on 2019-12-23 that Transport Minister Abdillahi Abokor Osman toured Burao-Erigavo road works and launched the third phase.
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Erigavo-Burao road culvert arrival reported January 2020
Somaliland Sun reported 17 containers of culvert facilities for Erigavo-Burao road drainage reached Berbera port on 4 January 2020.
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Poor visibility halts Flydubai landings at Egal Airport for two days
Somaliland Standard reported Flydubai failed to land at Egal Airport twice in January 2020, citing visibility and missing landing aids.
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Hargeisa Runway Lights Reported Out, Flight Diverted to Addis Ababa
Somaliland Standard reported a flight was diverted from Hargeisa airport after runway lights were not working; no official response or repair has been reported.
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Berbera government housing tenants protest imposed rents
Somaliland Standard reported on 2020-01-06 that families in government housing in Berbera protested rents imposed on them, and cited a vacate notification.
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Somaliland government announces housing plan for civil servants, armed forces
Somaliland Standard reported on 2020-01-11 that the government pledged land and homes for civil servants and armed forces, but no budget…
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Ground broken for Peace Highway linking eastern Somaliland
Somaliland Standard reported on 3 January 2020 that the transport minister presided over a ground-breaking for the Peace Highway linking Wadaama-goo…
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Somaliland Reported Groundbreaking for Peace Highway on 2020-01-09
Somaliland Standard reported groundbreaking for the Peace Highway linking Wadaama-goo and Buhodle on 9 January 2020, with no verified progress since.
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Technical meeting held for Borama-Lawyo Caddo road
Somaliland Standard reported a technical evaluation meeting for the Borama-Lawyo Caddo road was held in Hargeisa on 4 February 2020.
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17 containers of culvert materials arrive for Erigavo-Burao road works
Horn Diplomat reported 17 containers holding culvert construction facilities reached Berbera port on 2020-01-05 for the Burao-Erigavo roads.
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Berbera Port Second Tugboat: Chronicle Report Unverified
Somaliland Chronicle reported on 30 Jan 2020 that Berbera Port Authorities bought a second tugboat. No delivery, cost, or operational status is confirmed.
