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Erigavo-Yubbe road: what the 2024 announcement did not settle
The minister laid a foundation stone and said works would start 'quite soon', a report said. No contractor, cost or funding source was named.
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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 Unveils Renamed Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project
Somaliland Chronicle reported on 2022-12-06 that the Ministry of Energy and Minerals unveiled a $50m World Bank-funded project…
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PM Visits Bal 'ad for Third Phase of Mogadishu-Jowhar Road
Somali Dispatch reported on 2024-05-30 that PM Hamza Abdi Barre visited Bal 'ad to oversee commencement of the third phase of the Mogadishu-Jowhar road.
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Somaliland water project report leaves gaps
Horn Diplomat's April 12, 2023 report lauds WIDPR but omits contractor, costs, and post-2022 status; key beneficiary and tariff claims conflict.
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Berbera-Burao road upgrades celebrated; next phase to Sheikh-Berbera named
SDF and MoTRD opened 62km of road and four bridges on the Berbera-Burao route on 12 August 2024, and named a 64km Sheikh-Berbera next phase.
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Somalia's Fifth Port Set to Open Within a Month, Contractor Says
Somali Dispatch reported on 10 September 2022 that Gara'ad port would open in October, citing the head contractor. No later confirmation exists.
Mogadishu airport operator alleges SCAA fee interference
Mustaqbal Media reported on Aug 29, 2024 that Favori LLC, the Turkish manager of Mogadishu airport, alleges SCAA imposed flight fees.
Vice President inspects JPLG projects in Berbera
Somaliland Standard reported the Vice President inspected JPLG projects and launched two roads in Berbera, but details remain unverified.
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Somalia Announces Plan for New Mogadishu Airport at El Jamaaq
Goobjoog News reported a federal plan for a new Mogadishu airport at El Jamaaq. No budget, funding source or timeline is stated.
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Maydh Jetty commissioning reported in Somaliland
Horn Diplomat reported on 2022-12-28 the official commissioning of the SDF2-funded Maydh jetty; no post-commissioning updates exist.
Turkey plans to rehabilitate Berbera prison, Somaliland Standard reports
Somaliland Standard reported on 26 July 2024 that Turkey plans to rehabilitate Berbera prison. No budget, contract, timeline or progress is established.
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Berbera Economic Free Zone Market Inauguration Reported
On 3 March 2023, Somaliland Standard reported President Musa Bihi Abdi inaugurated the Berbera Economic Free Zone market…
Auditor General Accuses Turkish Firms Over Airport, Port Audits
Somalia's Auditor General alleged Albayrak and Favori LLC refused audits and owe $34.26m in concession fees, Mustaqbal Media reported on 28 August 2024.
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Unprecedented Large Container Ship Docks at Berbera Port After Expansion
Horn Diplomat reported on Dec 22, 2022 that a 328-metre container ship docked at Berbera Port following harbour expansion.
Somali Senate Approves Power Bill, Opening Path for Energy Sector Reform
Goobjoog News reported on 2023-02-20 that Somalia's Senate endorsed the electricity bill, which now awaits presidential action.
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Somalia and Ethiopia to Resume Port Deal Talks Under Turkish Mediation
Goobjoog News reported on 2024-08-10 that Turkey is mediating and a second round of Somalia-Ethiopia talks will take place in Ankara next week.
DP World, Puntland sign Bosaso port upgrade deal
On 2022-12-13 Goobjoog News reported a DP World–Puntland agreement to upgrade Bosaso Port within 12 months, but no evidence of implementation since.
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Taiwan Reported to Commit $22M to Hargeisa Hospital
Somaliland Chronicle reported Taiwan committed $22 million for a medical center at Hargeisa Group Hospital. No start date or contractor is confirmed.
Somaliland Ministry of Investment Met Hamburg Port Co, Report Says
Somaliland Standard reported on 2023-01-21 that the Ministry of Investment received a Hamburg Port Co delegation, but no purpose…
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Qeydaro solar streetlight works reported begun, Galmudug
Mustaqbal Media reported on 2024-08-08 that construction of solar-powered streetlights had begun in Qeydaro, Galmudug State.
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MIGA Backs First Solar Power Plant in Somalia
MIGA issued a $5.67 million guarantee for a hybrid solar plant in Baidoa, Somalia, the agency's first project in the country.
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Mogadishu mayor inaugurates Yaqshid road, says Mustaqbal Media
Mustaqbal Media reported on 1 September 2024 that Mayor Yusuf Hussein Jimale inaugurated a new road in Yaqshid District, Mogadishu.
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Mogadishu airport security strike cancels flights
Somali Guardian reported a pay-related strike by aviation security staff at Adan Adde International Airport on 19 January 2023 that prompted flight…
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Taiwan Road launch and implementing arrangement reported in Hargeisa
Horn Diplomat reported a launch of Taiwan Road in Hargeisa and the signing of an implementing arrangement on 2024-09-03.
