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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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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Somaliland Halts Ex-Gandhi Library Site Construction
Somaliland Standard reported on 2018-08-15 that the government ordered a halt to construction at the former Gandhi Public Library site…
DP World's Berbera Port Concession and $442m Investment Plan
A 2018 report details a 30-year concession and up to $442m phased investment for Berbera port. Construction start and spending were not confirmed.
Islamic Development Bank Suspends Somalia Dryland Project
Horn Diplomat reported on 13 September 2018 that the Islamic Development Bank suspended a $5 million project in Somalia over corruption and mismanagement…
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Berbera Port Expansion $442m Planned Investment
DP World planned a $442m Berbera port expansion to quintuple capacity, but the 2018 report does not show progress since.
Reported eviction of families from Somaliland presidential complex site
A Somaliland Standard report of 18 April 2019 claims families were forcibly evicted from land for a new presidential complex in Hargeisa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Somaliland FM Denies Reports Ethiopia Suspended Berbera Stake
Somaliland's foreign minister dismissed media claims that Ethiopia suspended its 19% share in Berbera Port as baseless and fake.
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Somaliland Transport Minister Announced Four-Month Berbera Corridor Need
Somaliland's transport minister announced four more months were needed for the Berbera Corridor, per a June 3, 2020 report that leaves cost…
FDI policy gap flagged for Somaliland projects in 2020
Somaliland Chronicle reported on 1 August 2020 that key projects needed an optimized FDI policy, citing DP World and Taiwan ties but giving no specifics…
Berbera Corridor project manager resigns: what the 2020-07-09 report said
Somaliland Standard reported on 2020-07-09 that Berbera Corridor project manager Eng. Mohamud Abdi Mohamed Dhudhi tendered his resignation.
AMOSC Files New €100m Claim Against Somalia Over Vessel Contract
Somaliland Standard reported on 2020-08-16 that AMOSC filed new proceedings against Somalia seeking over €100 million for breach of a 2013 vessel contract.