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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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Hargeisa-Baligubadle Road Works Inspected, Six Kilometres Said to Remain
Somaliland Standard reported on 3 June 2020 that the transport minister inspected ongoing Hargeisa-Baligubadle road works…
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Somaliland Transport Minister Announced Four-Month Berbera Corridor Need
Somaliland's transport minister announced four more months were needed for the Berbera Corridor, per a June 3, 2020 report that leaves cost…
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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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Minister inspects Hargeisa-Salahlay-Ina-Guuxa road works
Somaliland Standard reported a delegation led by the transport minister inspected work on the Hargeisa-Salahlay-Ina-Guuxa road on 4 June 2020.
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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…
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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.
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Somaliland desalination pilot wins awards, post-2020 status unclear
Phaesun and partners won two awards for a solar desalination system in Beyo Gulan, but no evidence shows operational status after the REvivED Water project…
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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.
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Hobyo solar streetlights: what the 2020 report does and does not establish
Wardheer News reported on 5 August 2020 that solar streetlights were installed in Hobyo with NIS Foundation support.
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2020 Report: Shaba Water Struggles in Borama
Somaliland Standard reported Shaba Water Company was struggling to supply Borama as population rose; evidence since is lacking.
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Sanmar Tug Reported Delivered for Berbera Port
Somaliland Standard reported on 12 September 2020 that P&O Maritime Logistics took delivery of a Sanmar tug for DP World managed Berbera Port on behalf…
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Shaba Water Company's management model in Borama
Somaliland Sun's 2020 report on Shaba Water Company describes a unique management model in Borama, but no evidence since.
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National Electricity Commission Handover Report Limits Regulatory Claims
Somaliland Standard reported on 2020-10-03 that the Minister of Energy and Minerals handed over power sector responsibilities to the newly appointed National…
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Burao Hawd Road Opened, Completion and Drainage Uncertain
Somaliland Standard reported on 22 July 2020 that the transport minister opened the Hawd Road in Burao, but the report leaves funding, contractor, length…
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Borama Water Reservoir Foundation Stone Laid, SDF Funding Reported
Somaliland water minister laid the foundation stone for a Borama water tank reservoir on 12 September 2020, part of a town supply expansion reportedly funded…
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Maydh Port Foundation Laid in Erigavo
Somali Dispatch reported a foundation-laying ceremony for Maydh Port in Erigavo on 12 August 2020. No further progress is confirmed.
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Borama Water Tank Reservoir Foundation Stone Laid in 2020
On 13 September 2020, Somaliland Standard reported a minister laid a foundation stone for a Borama water tank reservoir.
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Berbera Airport Work Almost Complete in 2020 Report
Horn Diplomat reported on 23 September 2020 that work at Berbera International Airport was almost complete, citing the airport's director-general.
