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Somaliland Minister Says $4m SDF Withdrawal for Water Development
Water Minister Hussein Ahmed Abdala told Guurti elders on 31 March 2014 that $4 million was withdrawn from the Somaliland Development Fund for water…
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228 articles on procurement in Somaliland and Puntland, newest first, from Somali Construction Review.
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Somaliland Tender Board: OPU Bid Met International Standards
On 30 September 2014, Somaliland's National Tender Board said the Oil Protection Unit training tender met international standards…
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Puntland responds on Galkayo Airport as dispute escalates
Goobjoog News reported Puntland's September 27, 2014 press release on Abdi Qaybdiid and Galkayo Airport. What it does not establish since.
Ethiopia, Somaliland Sign Trade and Infrastructure Agreement
Somaliland Sun reported a trade and infrastructure agreement signed in 2014, covering Berbera Corridor, power and port talks.
Somali Contracts Flagged by Donor-Backed Review
Wardheer News on 2015-02-18 cited a confidential FGC report that most major Somali contracts were not tendered competitively.
Turkey Offers 10,000 Homes for Somalia's Poor
Global Construction Review reported on 27 January 2015 that Turkey pledged 10,000 homes in Somalia. No implementation details are known.
USAID/ASHA $291,000 grant for Abaarso School expansion
A 2014-12-24 Somaliland Sun report said ASHA, through HED, gave Abaarso a $291,000 capital grant for classrooms, dorms, computer labs and staff housing.
Turkey's President Pledges 10,000 Houses in Mogadishu
Goobjoog News reported on 25 January 2015 that Turkey's president pledged to construct 10,000 houses for poor and displaced people in Mogadishu.
Somaliland Secures $1m World Bank Grant for Water Supply
Somaliland Sun reported on 16 September 2015 that the World Bank signed a grant agreement for a rural water supply enhancement pilot.
Somalia proposes grand development plan at UN
On 2 October 2015, Somali PM Sharmarke proposed a grand development plan at the UN, but no funding, timeline, or implementation details were given.
Galmudug president contributes to Galkaio-Hobyo road project
Goobjoog News reported on 21 July 2015 that President Abdikarim Hussein Guled contributed $50,000 to the Galkaio-Hobyo road project.
Berbera Oil Terminal Lacks Transparency and Management, Says Lewis
A 2015 opinion piece by Ali Mohamed Lewis accuses President Silanyo of circumventing the legislature on Berbera Oil Terminal management transfer…
Hussein-Hoog Basketball Stadium Fundraiser Nets Nearly $100,000
Somaliland Sun reported on 2015-07-28 that nearly $100,000 was raised at a government-led fundraiser in Hargeisa. Construction status since 2015 is unknown.
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Hargeisa Municipality Receives Road Equipment from Ethiopia
Somaliland Sun reported on 2016-01-05 that 150 tons of equipment for an asphalt factory arrived in Hargeisa, purchased from Ethiopia.
Berbera Port $442m DP World Deal Reported in 2016
On 21 July 2016, Somaliland Sun reported a $442 million DP World agreement for Berbera Port. The report does not establish subsequent developments.
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.
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DP World Wins 30-Year Berbera Port Concession
On Sept 5, 2016, Wardheer News reported DP World won a 30-year concession for Berbera port. The report does not confirm execution or construction start.
$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.
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DP World Announces Berbera Port Concession in Somaliland
On 6 September 2016, DP World said it won a 30-year concession to manage and develop the port of Berbera, with up to $442m investment planned.
30-year Bosaso port concession awarded to P&O Ports
P&O Ports won a 30-year concession for Bosaso port, Puntland, with expected investment of $336m, according to a Wardheer News report citing WAM on April 6…
Berbera port deal sparks land rush, say residents
Horn Diplomat reported on 18 April 2017 that land buying in Berbera accelerated after a September 2016 port deal with DP World…
Abu Dhabi Fund Announces $89m for Somali Infrastructure
Goobjoog News reported ADFD's AED330m ($89m) contribution to Somalia's infrastructure on 2017-04-20. No project-level details are established.
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Ethiopia 19% Berbera Port Stake Justified by Somaliland
Somaliland foreign minister says Ethiopia takes a 19% stake in the $422m Berbera port concession, with DP World at 51% and Somaliland at 30%.