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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DNO sets up Somaliland bases for oil contract work
Somaliland Sun reported DNO established operational bases and hired Zambian specialists for water work, but the ministry had not commented and later progress…
Hargeisa councillor accused of illegal night works on Sha'ab road
Somaliland Sun reported on 28 Aug 2014 that residents of Sha'ab estate, Hargeisa evicted workers building overnight on a feeder road allegedly linked…
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.
Somaliland orphan technical school inaugurated, Kuwaiti-funded
Somaliland Sun reported on 2014-11-29 that President Silanyo inaugurated phase one of a Kuwaiti-funded technical school for orphans in Hargeisa.
Berbera demonstration against electricity privatization, 17 January 2015
Somaliland Sun reported a Berbera demonstration and a handover of the electricity agency to TAYO. The report does not establish what happened after 2015-01-17.
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.
Favori's Mogadishu airport turnaround reported in 2015
Goobjoog News reported on 13 October 2015 that Turkish ground handler Favori claimed a turnaround at Aden Adde airport, but later evidence is missing.
Mogadishu Housing Boom Report of January 3, 2016
Goobjoog News on Jan 3, 2016 reported a housing boom in Mogadishu, citing the Daru Salaam estate with almost 50 homes ready and an estimated $20m target…
Telesom answers call for new Hargeisa cemetery support
Somaliland Sun reported on 2015-11-28 that Telesom handed a $50,000 check to the west Hargeisa cemetery acquisition committee.
Italians Eye Wind Power Investment, Somaliland Minister Says
In 2015 Somaliland's energy minister said investors from Italy's Veneto region pursued wind power investment; no names or project details followed.
Erigavo Road Status Unknown After Hirsi Resignation, 2016 Report Says
A 2016 Somaliland Sun opinion piece said the Burco-Ceerigaabo road effort was spearheaded by Hersi Haji Ali Hassan…
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.
$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.
