Somalia Launches Offshore Drilling with Turkish Vessel
On 11 April 2026, Goobjoog News reported President Mohamud commissioned a Turkish drillship at Mogadishu port, marking a first offshore campaign.
Business and Costs
Estimating, tenders, contractor due diligence, cost control, quality control and project management.
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Somaliland Ports, Free Zone Authorities Hold Trade Cooperation Talks
Horn Diplomat reported May 12 talks between Somaliland port and free zone authorities on coordination; no agreement or investment is documented.
Southwest State Cabinet Approves Housing and Construction Policies
Goobjoog News reported on 2026-04-30 that Southwest State's cabinet endorsed housing and construction policies. No text, budget or start date is reported.
Le Monde Report Claims UAE-Funded Military Base in Berbera
Somali Dispatch on 2026-07-06 reported Le Monde's claim that a UAE-funded military base is under construction in Berbera, Somaliland.
Turkey Reportedly Set to Build Space and Missile Testing Complex in Somalia
Wardheer News reported on 4 July 2026, citing Le Monde, that Turkey is set to build a space and missile testing complex in Somalia.
World Bank-Funded Hargeisa Project: Credit Attribution Examined
Wardheer News examines credit dispute as federal minister touts World Bank-funded Hargeisa project.
Somalia and UN-Habitat Talk Housing Agenda, Goobjoog News Reports
Goobjoog News reported that Ambassador Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle hosted the UN-Habitat Somalia Country Office in Nairobi for talks on housing policy.
Business and CostsNewsMogadishu
Somalia Ministry Tenders Design Consultancy for New Mogadishu HQ
Federal Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing seeks expressions of interest for detailed design and E&S assessments for a new HQ in Mogadishu.
Customs revenue drop reported at UN General Assembly
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud told the UN that customs revenue fell about 40% amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions, but gave no period or figures.
How to price a construction tender
Price a construction tender from a measured bill, rates and risk: check the build-up, set contingency, stress the cash flow, then review it.
Business and CostsNewsBeledweyne
Beledweyne road safety audit consultancy put out to tender
Federal ministry notice seeks expressions of interest for road safety audit and awareness services in Beledweyne, tied to the 22km Beledweyne–Kalabeyr road.
Business and CostsProjectBorama
Lawya-Addo to Borama road: first 30 km goes to Tianjin Tainer, ADCON Somaliland
Somaliland signs construction agreement for 30 km Lawya-Addo to Saylac phase with AfDB support; joint execution by Tianjin Tainer and ADCON Somaliland.
What is a BOQ (bill of quantities)?
A BOQ lists each item of work with its quantity, unit and rate, so progress payments and changes can be measured and agreed.
Open tenders and jobs across Somalia, week 39
The work open for bids and applications this week: 22 tenders and 13 open roles across Hargeisa, Somaliland, Mogadishu and beyond, each linked to its original notice.
Business and CostsHargeisa
How do you check remote site delivery training in Hargeisa?
Attendance records do not show whether a crew can run a remote delivery. Test the supply chain with scenarios, records and a trial order.
Business and CostsBosaso
How do diaspora clients check site work in Bosaso?
Diaspora oversight training gaps in Bosaso show up when attendance records stand in for practical assessment of real site work.
Business and CostsBosaso
Do school building courses in Bosaso prove real skill?
Attendance certificates do not show whether a worker can set out, cure or finish school building works in Bosaso. Check the task, not the paper.
Business and CostsBerbera
How do you check coastal construction training in Berbera?
A certificate from a Berbera coastal construction course proves attendance, not skill. Check practical assessment records and site work directly.
Business and CostsHargeisa
Why do warehouse floors fail after training in Hargeisa?
Training attendance does not prove a crew can place and finish a warehouse slab. Check records, test results and past pours in Hargeisa.
Business and CostsBurao
Why do basement construction training gaps matter in Burao?
Attendance at a basement course proves nothing. Check whether the crew can read the ground, test the soil and design dewatering before work starts.
Business and CostsGabiley
How do clinic fit out training gaps show up in Gabiley?
Attendance certificates do not prove clinic fit out competence in Gabiley. Ask for service-by-service test records, not course lists.
Business and CostsHargeisa
Who can prepare final account records in Hargeisa?
Final account records experience gaps in Hargeisa leave project costs open. Check who measures, records and reconciles variations before signing.
Business and CostsBosaso
Can trainees build vertical extensions in Bosaso?
Attendance records do not show whether a trainee can tie new columns into an existing frame. Here is how to test that in Bosaso.
Business and CostsHargeisa
How do occupied renovations training gaps show in Hargeisa?
Attendance sheets do not prove a tradesperson can work around live cables, buried pipes and people still living in the building. Check the work, not the paper.
