Anglo-Turkish Consortium Signs Deal to Build and Operate Hobyo Port
On 2020-11-07 Somaliland Sun reported Galmudug State signed an agreement with a UK-based consortium to build Hobyo port; details remain unverified.
Construction risk
144 articles on construction risk in Somaliland and Puntland, newest first, from Somali Construction Review.
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Berbera Port Designated Regional Vaccine Distribution Hub
Somaliland Sun reported on 28 January 2021 that DP World and UNICEF designated Berbera Port as a future COVID-19 vaccine distribution point for East…
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Erigavo Renewable Energy Project Launch Reported
Somaliland Standard reported on 30 January 2021 that Minister Jama Haji-Mohamud Egal launched a renewable energy project in Erigavo comprising 1MW solar…
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Erigavo Solar Project Launch Reported, Tariff Drop Unverified
Somaliland Sun reported a UKAID-linked renewable energy launch in Erigavo, but the claimed 38% tariff cut appears only in its headline.
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Berbera Port Receives Three Ship-to-Shore Cranes, March 2021 Report Says
A 17 March 2021 Somaliland Standard report says three ship-to-shore cranes arrived at Berbera Port. The report does not verify later status.
Somaliland Reported Four Deals With Three European Countries in 2021
Somali Dispatch reported on 22 April 2021 that Somaliland had inked four deals with three unnamed European countries.
Infrastructure and ServicesNews
EU-Somalia Road Agreement Reported in 2021, Status Unclear
Somali Dispatch reported on 17 March 2021 that the EU and Somalia signed a road construction agreement, but evidence of funding or progress since is lacking.
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President Bihi Inspects Berbera Corridor Bridge Works April 2021
Somaliland Standard reported President Musa Bihi Abdi inspected a new bridge under construction on the Hargeisa–Berbera highway on 29 April 2021.
Berbera Corridor and the Perils of Horn Economic Integration
Wardheer News reported in June 2021 on risks to the Berbera Corridor from economic integration amid rival ports and unclear federal oversight.
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DP World Berbera Receives Three STS Cranes on 19 March 2021
Horn Diplomat reported on 19 March 2021 that three ship-to-shore gantry cranes arrived at DP World Berbera, a milestone in the port's expansion.
Riots in Hargeisa over house removals
The Somali Digest reported Hargeisa riots on 10 October 2023 after eviction from government housing; casualties and later events unverified.
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Opposition claims Hargeisa water supply inadequate
Somali Dispatch report from 2022-03-30 details Wadani Party's claim that Hargeisa water supply is inadequate despite over $70 million investment.
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Aptech Africa Solar Water Plant in Caynabo Reported
Wardheer News reported on 2022-05-09 that Aptech Africa commissioned a solar-powered reverse osmosis water plant in Caynabo, Somaliland, funded by UNDP.
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Somaliland Offers US Military Access to Berbera Port, Airfield
Horn Diplomat reported on Feb 1, 2022 that Somaliland offered the US use of Berbera port and airfield in exchange for recognition steps.
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US Military Access to Berbera Port and Airfield Reported
Somaliland Sun reported senior US military officials visited Berbera and Hargeisa in May 2022, but no agreement or subsequent developments are documented.
Dahabshiil Group Lays Foundation Stone for Buhoodle Hospital Emergency Wing
Somaliland Standard reported on 2024-06-02 that Dahabshiil Group laid the foundation stone for a new emergency department at Buhoodle district hospital.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
