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Berbera Port Expansion: What the 2019 Report Says
Somaliland Standard reported on 10 September 2019 that Berbera port is undergoing expansion, but the report lacks progress details or specifics.
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DP World reaffirms commitment to Berbera port expansion
Somaliland Standard reported on 2019-11-22 that DP World is committed to building the Port of Berbera to world-class standards…
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Sompower 20 MW Solar Plant Inaugurated in Somaliland
Somaliland Chronicle reported on 31 October 2019 that President Muse Bihi Abdi inaugurated a Sompower solar plant with a stated 20 MW capacity and an $20…
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Poor visibility halts Flydubai landings at Egal Airport for two days
Somaliland Standard reported Flydubai failed to land at Egal Airport twice in January 2020, citing visibility and missing landing aids.
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Berbera government housing tenants protest imposed rents
Somaliland Standard reported on 2020-01-06 that families in government housing in Berbera protested rents imposed on them, and cited a vacate notification.
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Somaliland government announces housing plan for civil servants, armed forces
Somaliland Standard reported on 2020-01-11 that the government pledged land and homes for civil servants and armed forces, but no budget…
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Ground broken for Peace Highway linking eastern Somaliland
Somaliland Standard reported on 3 January 2020 that the transport minister presided over a ground-breaking for the Peace Highway linking Wadaama-goo…
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Somaliland Reported Groundbreaking for Peace Highway on 2020-01-09
Somaliland Standard reported groundbreaking for the Peace Highway linking Wadaama-goo and Buhodle on 9 January 2020, with no verified progress since.
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17 containers of culvert materials arrive for Erigavo-Burao road works
Horn Diplomat reported 17 containers holding culvert construction facilities reached Berbera port on 2020-01-05 for the Burao-Erigavo roads.
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Berbera Port Second Tugboat: Chronicle Report Unverified
Somaliland Chronicle reported on 30 Jan 2020 that Berbera Port Authorities bought a second tugboat. No delivery, cost, or operational status is confirmed.
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EU, Somaliland launch €7.5m Berbera urban project
Horn Diplomat reported on 2020-01-30 that the EU, Somaliland and UN-Habitat launched a €7.5 million Berbera Urban Development Project funded by the EDF.
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Somaliland warned Somalia to keep off Berbera port work
Somaliland warned Somalia to keep off DP World's Berbera port development, as both sides disputed the UAE firm's role in June 2020.
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Foundation stone laid for Gambadha dry port in Somaliland
Somaliland Standard reported on 18 January 2020 that the ports manager laid the foundation stone of a planned dry port at Gambadha, 30 km from Lasanod.
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Somaliland President Inaugurates Five Projects at Transport Ministry
Somaliland Standard reported that President Muse Bihi Abdi inaugurated five projects at the Ministry of Transport and Road Development on 2020-06-22.
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Guardafui Strait Infrastructure Plan Reported in 2020
Wardheer News on 19 February 2020 outlined a proposed container port, airport and free trade zone at Somalia's Guardafui Strait, but no details on funding…
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UAE Reportedly Cancels Berbera Military Base Construction
Horn Diplomat reported on March 4, 2020 that the UAE cancelled construction of a military base in Berbera, Somaliland; no evidence since.
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Somaliland Minister Says Burao Airport Works to Start in 2020
Somaliland's transport minister said on 28 February 2020 that Burao airport construction works would start that year.
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Berbera Port first phase nearing completion, official says
Somaliland's deputy ambassador said the Berbera Port first phase was nearly complete as of June 12, 2020. Current status unknown.
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Questions raised over progress of Berbera Corridor project
Somaliland Sun on 6 June 2020 questioned Berbera corridor progress, citing 5% completion after 14 months and a 12 km stretch inspected.
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Somalia to go ahead with $170m Hobyo port scheme
Global Construction Review reported on 22 June 2020 that Galmudug State plans a Hobyo port via a public-private entity, with $90m pledged locally.
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BECO's 8-MWp Mogadishu Solar Park: What the 2020 Report Said
Somaliland Sun reported on 2020-06-12 that BECO had recently commissioned an 8-MWp solar park in Mogadishu. No date, builder…
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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USAID GEEL, Golis Energy Solar Work Reported in Somaliland
Somaliland Sun reported on 12 July 2020 that USAID's GEEL project is working with Golis Energy on solar power. Progress since then is unverified.
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Hargeisa Electricity Accountability Session Revisited: What the Record Shows
Somali Dispatch reported on 9 August 2020 that a Somaliland House sub-committee questioned Hargeisa electricity companies.
