SOMALIA REJECT OIL PERMISSION CLAIM FROM SOMALILAND

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Gambeta News

Somalia rejected on Wednesday what it called an “illegal claim” by Genel Energy (GENL.L) to oil exploration and exploitation rights in the country’s northern breakaway region of Somaliland, the country’s oil ministry said. Somaliland claimed independence from Somalia in 1991 and has been largely peaceful while the rest of the country has grappled with three decades of civil war, but its leadership has failed to gain widespread international recognition. In a statement, Somalia’s oil ministry said it…

SOMALIA PRESDIENT INAUGURATE NEW PRESIDENTIA PALACE BUILDING

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Gambeta News

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the president of Somalia along with Galmudug State leader, Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qorqor inaugurated a new Presidency in Dhusamareb city on Sunday. In his opening address, Mohamud praised Galmudug leadership for the efforts to build the key installations and offices to deliver the service to the public which is vital for Somalia. “The implementation of such a project and the efforts to liberate the areas under Al-Shabaab reflects the determination of Galmudug…

ETHIOPIA GOVT. REBUILT BRIDGE CONNECTING SOMALIA

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Gambeta News

The bridge connecting the Dawa zone of the Somali regional state with the Eastern Guji zone of the Oromia region has been rebuilt and inaugurated by high officials from both zones, reports said. The bridge was rendered dysfunctional due to damages caused by heavy rains that befell both zones in 2019, according to the report. Mohammed Qeyu, the Deputy Administrator of the Dawa zone, said that the reopening of the bridge would be significantly beneficial in…

UK GOVT. OFFERS TO BUILD LINK ROAD IN SOMALIA

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Gambeta News

UK government has promised to support the construction of a link road that will connect Baidoa to Mogadishu. The meeting for the project had officials from the 60th Division of the Somali National Army, Southwest state officials, members of the British embassy which is aimed at reopening isolated areas and roads cut by al-Shabaab fighters. During the meet, Southwest Interior Minister Mohamed Abukar Abdi said they aims to weed out Alsahabab operatives isolated areas. Quoting…

AMISOM HANDOVER RENOVATED CLASSROOM IN SOMALIA

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Kenyan soldiers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has handed over the renovated three classrooms in Somalia. The renovated classrooms which has brought so much joy to resident is located at Hosingow Primary School in the Lower Jubba region of Jubaland State of Somalia. Meanwhile, the renovation is part of the AMISOM’s Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), aimed at ensuring quick but long lasting impacts, thereby improving service delivery in the education sector…

ABDI KARIYE HAIL PORT CONSTRUCTION IN SOMALIA

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of a port in Somalia has been hailed by Galmudug regional state president Ahmed Abdi Kariye (Qoor-Qoor). According to Kariye, the port construction in the city of Habyo will be a game changer for his country economy. Galmudug president said “The people of Galmudug can construct the port without other peoples help”. Kariye further stated that his administration is was well placed to complete the required job and that they would not seek…

QATAR TO INVEST IN SOMALIA PORT

Posted on August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 by Gambeta News

Qatar representatives meet with Somalia’s prime minister over plans to build a new seaport in Hobyo, Somalia. The Qatari group arrived in Mogadishu, the capital, on Monday and is led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani In a press conference following the meeting, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications said Qatar Ports Management Company will enter an investment partnership with Somalia to build the…

QATAR AIRWAYS LAUNCHED FLIGHT TO SOMALIA

Posted on July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 by Gambeta News

Qatar Airways Launch first flight to Somalia

Qatar Airways make first flight to Mogadishu with 115 passengers on board. Qatar Airways has launched a flight to Somalia. The flight will enable Somalia recover from the stalemate caused by years of devastating violence and wars. It will also contribute to rebuilding the country. The flight also offers foreigners the opportunity to travel to Mogadishu in order to reach them. Meanwhile, the first flight took off from Doha and arrived Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International…

SOMALIA TO RECEIVE €1 MILLION EUROS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Gambeta News

somalia receive funds for infrastructure development

Italian government issues €1 million euros for Somalia infrastructure development. Somalia government is set to receive funds which will help grow the country Infrastructure. This is after Italian government signed a deal with African Development Bank (AfDB) Multi-Partner Somalia Infrastructure Fund. The fund is worth €1 million euros. Somalia is one of those Africa countries that has suffered a lot especially in the infrastructure sector. This is due to terrorist attack on the nation that has destroyed so…

CAR BOMB IN SOMALIA SHOPPING MALL

Posted on February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 by Gambeta News

car bomb in Somalia destroys lives and properties

Death toll increases after car bomb in Somalia capital Mogadishu . More than ten individuals have died after a car bomb in Somalia shopping mall exploded. The explosion took place this morning at the busy Hamarweyne district. Al Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the car bomb in Somalia, saying it carried out the attack on a fortified area of the city, targeting security personnel, local government staff and civil servants. The incident has also brought more fear to…

SOMALIA AND ETHIOPIA IN A MUTUAL RELATIONSHIP TO BETTER THEIR ECONOMY

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Somalia President and Ethiopia Prime Minister signs agreement to benefit both countries and strengthen each other. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi agreed to a mutual relationship between both countries. They also agreed to contribute to A.U.’s plan of seeking better solutions to the continent. The meeting held at Somalia’s capital Mogadishu and henceforth, both countries will enhance diplomatic and trade activities as well as removing all trade and economic barriers….

UNITED NATION CALLS FOR UNHINDERED ACCESS TO AID SOMALIA.

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

United Nation shows concern about the ongoing situation in Somalia The United Nation Security Council shows concern as regards to the recent famine threat in Somalia. They requested for unhindered humanitarian access. “The Security Council expresses deep concern about the humanitarian situation in Somalia, including the continued risk of famine and the impact of recent flooding,” the council said in a statement. The fighting in the country has worsen the humanitarian situation. Hence, all parties…

MASSIVE BOMBING IN SOMALIA CAPITAL

Posted on October 16, 2017October 16, 2017 by Gambeta News

Terrorist Attack in Somalia capital, over 300 people are dead and many severely injured According to an official on Monday, over 300 people died after the truck bomb blast in Mogadishu and hundred’s more are seriously injured. The number of dead people has steadily risen since saturday, and no organisation has claimed responsibility for the blast. But the Islamic extremist group al-Shabab have a similar attacks. The group, which is linked to al-Qaida, is trying to…

SOMALIA IS SET TO LAUNCH ITS FIRST TECH HUB

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Gambeta News

Somalia is launching its first community-based tech innovation hub in the capital Mogadishu this month. The iRise Hub will offer Somali entrepreneurs, innovators, developers, investors, technologies and startups the working space to share ideas, connect and collaborate with each other. A group of young men who hope to transform Somalia into a digital and tech entrepreneurship hub founded it. In an interview with Quartz Africa, the principal founder of iRise, Abdihakim Ainte said their vision…

HOW INSTALLATION OF THE ABBAY DAM IS SET TO HELP ETHIOPIA

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Gambeta News

The installation of Abbay Dam’s five turbines gives impetus to country’s economy and the region apart from flickering hope for millions of Ethiopians who do not have access to electricity, said water resource researchers. In an interview with Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA), the hydro-politics researcher, who is also the member of Abbay Dam negotiating team, Yacob Arsano (PhD) said that the five turbines that are being installed at the Abbay Dam have immense benefit to…

WORLD BANK APPROVED US$730M TO UPGRADE ADDIS-DJIBOUTI CORRIDOR PROJECT

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Gambeta News

The World Bank has approved a $730 million project to upgrade the Addis Ababab-Djibouti corridor, a vital trade route and a lifeline for Ethiopia’s economy. The Regional Economic Corridors Project, endowed with a grant from IDA, aims to improve regional connectivity and logistics efficiency in Ethiopia along the key trade route connecting Ethiopia to the port of Djibouti. “Improved regional connectivity and trade are essential to unlocking Ethiopia’s economic potential,” said Finance Minister Ahmed Shide….

WORLD BANK APPROVED US$124MILLION FUNDS FOR GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Gambeta News

The World Bank is providing a loan of 15.5 billion Kenyan shillings (over $124 million) to Kenya. The funding is for the implementation of the Horn of Africa Regional Groundwater for Resilience Programme, launched on 1 February 2023 in the capital Nairobi. The World Bank funding was announced on 1 February 2023 by Alice Wahome, the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation in Kenya. The 15.5 billion Kenyan shillings (over $124 million) loan…

HOW SOMALILAND OIL FINDING COULD RESET REGIONAL BALANCE

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Gambeta News

The presence of oil in Somaliland has been confirmed by a recent exploration. The discovery has raised the stakes in Somaliland’s claim for independence from Somalia as it holds the potential for a new stream of revenue for the semi-autonomous state. But the oil exploration is deepening the rift with Somalia, which claims sovereignty over the region. Michael Walls answers five key questions. What is Somaliland’s hydrocarbon potential? In 2020, Norwegian seismic survey company, TGS, estimated that the…

KENYA PORT AUTHORITY TO BOOST TRADE WITH MODERN INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Gambeta News

The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has pledged to continue supporting the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in upgrading port infrastructure to accelerate the growth of the East African regional economies. JICA has been a close partner of KPA, having funded the construction of the Sh32 billion second container terminals at the Port of Mombasa. The Mombasa Port’s second container terminal, which is set on 100 acres at Kilindini Harbour, is projected to ease congestion at…

HOW KENYA PORT EXPANSION MAY ENCOUNTER CRIME & TERRORISM

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Gambeta News

The propose multi-billion dollar development project which is worth US$3.6 billion which will transform the country sea, lake and dry ports over the next 30 years maybe encounter organised crime and terrorism in the future. The project which is one of the seven mega infrastructure development schemes under the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia-Transport (LAPSSET) is aimed at transforming the country into a middle-income economy. THE FUTURE CRIME AND TERROR LOOMING In 2019, Kenya banned trade with…

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