Foundation stone laid for UK-funded Somaliland justice ministry offices
Somaliland Sun reported on 5 December 2012 that President Silanyo laid the foundation stone for a two-storey justice ministry building in Hargeisa…
Contractor selection
22 articles on contractor selection in Somaliland and Puntland, newest first, from Somali Construction Review.
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Chinese Company Wins Hargeisa–Baligubadle Road Contract
Somaliland Sun reported on 28 February 2014 that Hono-Group signed a contract for the 10km Hargeisa–Baligubadle road.
Berbera DP World Port MOU Needs Forensic Review
Somaliland Sun reported on August 7, 2016, that parliament must forensically review the Berbera port MOU with DP World.
$442m DP World Agreement for Berbera Port
Somaliland Sun reported a $442m DP World deal to manage Berbera Port for 30 years, but the report does not establish what has happened since.
International Firms to Oversee DP World's Berbera Port Management Contract
Somaliland Sun reported on 16 July 2016 that the government contracted EY, Simmons & Simmons, and NIRAS to oversee the DP World Berbera port agreement.
P&O Ports wins $336m concession for Bosasso port in Puntland
Horn Diplomat reported on 7 April 2017 that P&O Ports was awarded a 30-year, $336m concession to develop Bosasso port…
UAE Embassy Faces Accusations of Unpaid Construction Dues
Goobjoog News reported on May 30, 2017, that demonstrators in Mogadishu accused the UAE Embassy of not paying labourers and suppliers for work on three centres.
FSG Selected by South West State to Manage New Free Zone
Wardheer News reported on 22 June 2017 that Frontier Services Group was selected as project management organization for the new Free Zone Investment Authority.
Berbera Port Deal Review Urged by Former Somaliland VP
Former Somaliland VP Ahmed Yusuf Yasin calls for a rethink of the DP World Berbera port contract as reported by Somaliland Sun on 2018-01-15.
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DP World Eyes Horn Ports as Berbera Work Proceeds
Somaliland Standard reported on 2018-10-20 that DP World is building at Berbera and is interested in Eritrea, Kenya, and Ethiopia ports.
Wadani Accuses Hargeisa Mayor, Airport Manager of Corruption
On 8 Dec 2018, Somaliland Sun reported Wadani Party claims that Hargeisa's mayor colluded with Egal Airport's manager to fleece taxpayers.
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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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.
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.
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.
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…
China Railway Group Promises Somalia Capacity Building in Infrastructure
Goobjoog News reported on 2023-07-25 that China Railway Group promised to help build capacity of Somali workers in infrastructure development.
Somali Government Questions Transparency of Turkish Port and Airport Concessions
Auditor General says revenue verification procedures were not followed by Favori LLC and Albayrak managing Mogadishu port and airport.
Somalia Launches Offshore Drilling with Turkish Vessel
On 11 April 2026, Goobjoog News reported President Mohamud commissioned a Turkish drillship at Mogadishu port, marking a first offshore campaign.
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Lawya-Addo to Borama road: first 30 km goes to Tianjin Tainer, ADCON Somaliland
Somaliland signs construction agreement for 30 km Lawya-Addo to Saylac phase with AfDB support; joint execution by Tianjin Tainer and ADCON Somaliland.
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How do you check contractor evidence in Hargeisa?
Photos show a crew attended a site, not how the work was built. Ask for dated records, test results and the supervisor's name.