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…
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229 articles on procurement in Somaliland and Puntland, newest first, from Somali Construction Review.
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Somaliland orders power price cut in four towns
Somaliland's energy ministry on 25 June 2020 directed four power companies to lower electricity prices, citing citizen complaints and COVID-19 effects.
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Somaliland president announces road projects, details scarce
Somaliland Standard reported on 2020-06-22 that President Bihi launched road projects at the roads ministry in Hargeisa and set a 9000 KM road target.
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.
FCA Seeks Suppliers for Goods, Works and Services 2020/2022
Finn Church Aid published a notice on 2 August 2020 asking companies to prequalify as suppliers of goods, works and services for 2020/2022.
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.
Somaliland Reported Launch of 31 Government-Funded Schools
Somaliland Sun reported on 2021-01-25 that construction of 31 government-funded schools had launched. No contractor, budget or progress evidence followed.
VP Unveils UAE-Funded Hospital in Berbera
Somali Dispatch reported that Somaliland's Vice President unveiled the UAE-funded Khalifa Hospital in Berbera on 12 January 2021; few details are known.
Somaliland Unveils $1.1 Million Plan for 31 Rural Schools
On 25 January 2021 Somaliland Chronicle reported a 31-school rural construction plan costed by the minister at 1.1 million US dollars.
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.
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UK-funded Hargeisa bypass launch reported 4 May 2021: actual status unverified
Somaliland Sun reported that a UK-funded Hargeisa bypass launch was set for 4 May 2021. Since then, no contractor, cost, start date…
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.
Wajale market unveiled as Berbera Corridor component
Somaliland's finance minister unveiled a new marketplace in Tog-wajale on 10 June 2021, part of planned Berbera Corridor works.
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Berbera Corridor stakeholders hold pre-agreement meeting
Somaliland Standard reported on 2021-07-07 that Berbera Corridor stakeholders concluded a three-day Hargeisa meeting on an upcoming Somaliland-Ethiopia…
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Berbera-Wajale road consultative meeting reported
Somali Dispatch reported on 8 July 2021 that Somaliland Ports Manager attended a Hargeisa meeting on Berbera-Wajale road construction.
MP Odowa's $5,000 Hobyo Port salary pledge: still unverified
On 10 December 2023 Mustaqbal Media reported MP Abdirahman Odowa would give one month of his $5,000 salary to Hobyo Port construction.
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Overlapping roles at Mogadishu Port as of April 2024
A Wardheer News report dated 2024-04-28 described overlapping security and commercial roles at Mogadishu Port, but does not establish what has happened since.
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PM Barre inspects Balcad–Jowhar road phase, Qatari funding confirmed
Mustaqbal Media reported on 30 May 2024 that Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre visited Balcad to assess the third phase of the Mogadishu–Jowhar road.
Somalia Allocates Airport Land to China for Embassy Expansion
Goobjoog News reported on 2024-02-28 that Somalia allocated more land inside Aden Adde International Airport for China's embassy expansion.
Ethiopia loses 19 percent stake in Berbera Port
Somaliland says Ethiopia lost 19 percent stake in Berbera Port, but what Horn Diplomat's 2022 report does not establish.
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Galmudug President Inspects Shire Jama School and Abudwaq Hospital
Goobjoog News reported on 2024-05-10 that Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye inspected projects in Abudwaq, including a school and a hospital.
Waheen rebuild promise rests on landowner plans
On 22 October 2022 Goobjoog News reported a national committee would fund 45% of Waheen market rebuild costs after landowner plans are completed.
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Ethiopia, Djibouti take over 752 km railway management
Wardheer News reported on 2024-05-12 that Chinese management contractors handed the 752 km Ethiopia-Djibouti railway to Ethiopia and Djibouti.
