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Berbera Port expansion targeted for September 2018 start
Horn Diplomat reported on 22 May 2018 that DP World said first-phase construction at Berbera would begin in September. Evidence of actual start is not provided.
Procurement
228 articles on procurement in Somaliland and Puntland, newest first, from Somali Construction Review.
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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.
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Somaliland RDA launches roads reform initiative at UoH
On 13 May 2018, Somaliland Sun reported the RDA launched a roads reform initiative. No budget, road names or post-2018 outcomes were established.
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Somalia, Ethiopia agree joint investment in four ports
Horn Diplomat reported on 16 June 2018 that Somalia and Ethiopia agreed to joint investment in four key ports, following a meeting in Mogadishu.
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…
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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World Bank Rolls Out $9m Road Rehab for Mogadishu, Garowe
Goobjoog News reported on 2018-09-08 that the World Bank rolled out a $9m Somali Urban Resilience Project for road rehabilitation in Mogadishu and Garowe…
Puntland Parliament Rejects Motion to End P&O Ports Deal
On 27 August 2018 Puntland's parliament voted down a motion to terminate a $336 million port upgrade contract with P&O Ports, Goobjoog News reported.
Somaliland Tender Board Awarded Three Works, Report Said
Somaliland Sun reported on 2018-11-10 that the National Tender Board awarded three works to Haboon, Aalin and Dileyta, and that losers called the process fair.
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.
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.
Military training camp opened in Baidabo, Somalia
Somaliland Standard reported on June 8, 2019 that a military training camp was inaugurated in Baidabo, Somalia. The report does not establish what happened…
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VP says DP World to develop Zeila after Berbera work
Somaliland Standard reported on 18 May 2019 that the VP said DP World will develop Zeila port once Berbera modernization concludes.
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.
UKAID-Funded Police Training Facility Reported in Hargeisa
A Somaliland Standard report on 2019-08-21 said UKAID was funding a police training facility in Hargeisa, described by an official as underway.
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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.
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.
EU, Somalia Sign €23m Coastal Cities Financing Agreement
Horn Diplomat reported that the EU and Somalia signed a €23 million financing deal for inclusive coastal city development in Mogadishu and Berbera.
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.
AfDB Signs $28.8m Grant for Road and Water Projects in Somalia
Somaliland Standard reports African Development Bank signed two grants totaling $28.8 million for road and water projects in Somalia on 27 August 2019.
Transport Minister Accused of Unlawful Contract Award to Relative
Somaliland Standard alleged that the transport minister awarded a $325,000 equipment contract to a relative without tender board approval.
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.
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…