Berbera Port Archives - Kaab TV https://en.kaabtv.com/tag/berbera-port/ Somalia and Somaliland Daily News Update Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:33:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://en.kaabtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/fav-icon.png Berbera Port Archives - Kaab TV https://en.kaabtv.com/tag/berbera-port/ 32 32 Somalia and Saudi Arabia Reach Agreement on Port Development and Bilateral Cooperation https://en.kaabtv.com/somalia-and-saudi-arabia-reach-agreement-on-port-development-and-bilateral-cooperation/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:33:53 +0000 https://en.kaabtv.com/?p=17965 MOGADISHU (Kaab TV) – The Governments of Somalia and Saudi Arabia have reached a multi-sector cooperation agreement, with a strong focus on the development of ports. The agreement was signed by Somalia’s Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport of the Federal Government, Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur, and his Saudi counterpart, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser. According to […]

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MOGADISHU (Kaab TV) – The Governments of Somalia and Saudi Arabia have reached a multi-sector cooperation agreement, with a strong focus on the development of ports. The agreement was signed by Somalia’s Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport of the Federal Government, Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur, and his Saudi counterpart, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser.

According to a joint press release issued by the two Ministers of Ports from the governments of Mogadishu and Riyadh, Somalia and Saudi Arabia agreed to collaborate on port development, exports, investment, exchange of expertise, and all matters related to this vital economic sector.

The agreement is expected to enhance the efficiency and productivity of Somalia’s ports while creating new business opportunities and opening doors for increased investment, as stated in a release from the Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport of the Federal Government of Somalia.

Previously, Somalia and Saudi Arabia signed a similar agreement between their Ministries of Defense. That agreement included strengthening military capabilities to address potential threats in maritime areas, including the Indian Ocean and other strategic sea routes.

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]]> Commander of U.S. Africa Command Begins High-level Visit To Ethiopia, Somaliland, and Puntland {PHOTOS} https://en.kaabtv.com/commander-of-u-s-africa-command-begins-high-level-visit-to-ethiopia-somaliland-and-puntland-photos/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:52:20 +0000 https://en.kaabtv.com/?p=16836 Mogadishu (Kaab TV) –  Commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Gen. Dagvin Anderson, has begun the first leg of a series of high-level visits to Africa, with stops in Ethiopia and in Somalia’s member states of Somaliland and Puntland. During the visit, Gen. Anderson met with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Field Marshal […]

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]]> Mogadishu (Kaab TV) –  Commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Gen. Dagvin Anderson, has begun the first leg of a series of high-level visits to Africa, with stops in Ethiopia and in Somalia’s member states of Somaliland and Puntland.

During the visit, Gen. Anderson met with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Field Marshal Birhanu to discuss the growing threat posed by ISIS and al-Shabaab.

He later traveled to Somaliland to meet with President Cirro and General Osman, including a visit to New Berbera Port to assess its capacity.

In Puntland, he met with Vice President Ilyas and General Ayden, praising their ongoing maximum-pressure campaign against ISIS in the Golis Mountains and emphasizing the need to intensify operations.

Gen. Anderson emphasized that AFRICOM continues to provide unique capabilities and specialized resources that only the United States can offer—supporting partners, countering terrorist influence, and defending the U.S. homeland.

In a statement on Monday, AFRICOM said Gen. Anderson’s message underscores that the United States supports “maximum pressure” on ISIS, al-Shabaab, and other violent extremist organizations.

The trip aligned with President Trump’s priorities and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s guidance is part of a renewed push to reinforce Washington’s commitment to counterterrorism operations across the continent, with an emphasis on protecting the U.S. homeland.

“The whole reason I came here is because we have shared threats,” Anderson said. “I’m not new to this region; I understand what the issues are, and we’re here to help empower our African partners to address these threats in a united way,” the statement reads.

AFRICOM concluded that Africa remains a theater on which the U.S. cannot afford to lose focus a complex and evolving environment where security challenges extend beyond the continent, shaping European and global stability, including the security of the United States.

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), meets with President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, president of Somaliland, in Hargeisa, Somaliland, Nov. 26, 2025. The meeting was part of Gen. Anderson’s trip in East Africa to meet with government and defense leaders to strengthen America’s strategic approach to confronting terrorism through mutual engagement, stronger cooperation, and aligned security priorities. (U.S. Army photo by Cpt. Ubon Mendie)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), meets with Field Marshal Birhanu Jula Gelelcha, chief of defense of the Ethiopian National Defense Force, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Nov. 25, 2025. Anderson, along with AFRICOM senior leaders, conducted a high-level meeting with Ethiopian National Defense Force leadership to discuss AFRICOM’s focus on building partner capacity amongst regional threats. (U.S. Army photo by Cpt. Ubon Mendie)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders tour the Port of Berbera to assess the security environment and review the port’s operational capacity in Berbera, Somaliland, Nov. 26, 2025. The visit was part of an East Africa trip which featured stops in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Hargeisa, Somaliland and Bosaso in Somalia’s member state of Puntland. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders, conducted a series of high-level visits to Africa with stops in Ethiopia and Somalia’s member states of Somaliland and Puntland, Nov. 23-27, 2025. The visits were part of an East Africa trip aimed to strengthen America’s strategic approach to confronting terrorism through mutual engagement, stronger cooperation, and aligned security priorities. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Garric Banfield, AFRICOM command senior enlisted leader, and AFRICOM senior leaders pose for a photo with U.S. and Puntland Defense Force leadership, including Gen. Adan Abdi Hashi, chief of defense forces, Puntland Defense Forces, after a meeting with the vice president of Somalia’s member state of Puntland Vice President Ilyas Osman Lugatoor, Nov. 27, 2025, in Bosaso, Puntland, Somalia. During the

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]]> UAE Launches Direct Shipping Route Between Jebel Ali and Berbera Port in Somaliland https://en.kaabtv.com/uae-launches-direct-shipping-route-between-jebel-ali-and-berbera-port-in-somaliland/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:56:54 +0000 https://en.kaabtv.com/?p=15681 HARGEISA (Kaab TV) – The United Arab Emirates’ global logistics company DP World has launched a new direct shipping route linking Jebel Ali Port in Dubai with Berbera Port in Somaliland, further strengthening trade ties between the Middle East and East Africa. In a statement on Wednesday, DP World said the new service, operating every […]

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]]> HARGEISA (Kaab TV) – The United Arab Emirates’ global logistics company DP World has launched a new direct shipping route linking Jebel Ali Port in Dubai with Berbera Port in Somaliland, further strengthening trade ties between the Middle East and East Africa.

In a statement on Wednesday, DP World said the new service, operating every nine days, will expand its global maritime network and reinforce Berbera’s role as a key logistics and transshipment hub in the Horn of Africa.

“The new service, operating every nine days, enhances DP World’s global network and reinforces Berbera’s position as a key maritime gateway and logistics hub in East Africa,” the company said.

Although Somaliland remains internationally unrecognised, the UAE continues to maintain close political and economic cooperation with the territory.

DP World first signed an agreement in 2017 to manage and develop the Berbera Port — Somaliland’s main maritime gateway.

Since then, the port has undergone a dramatic transformation.

According to the company, vessel productivity has increased by 450%, container volumes have grown by 30%, and general cargo throughput has risen by 90%.

The port’s global ranking has also improved significantly. According to the World Bank, Berbera’s position in the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) rose from 245th in 2020 to 103rd in 2024.

Meanwhile, Business Insider Africa ranked Berbera among the top 10 ports in Africa in May 2024 — outperforming both Mogadishu and Djibouti in operational efficiency.

Berbera Port’s upgraded infrastructure includes a 1,050-metre quay, with a 400-metre berth capable of handling Triple-E class vessels, along with extensive bulk and breakbulk handling facilities.

It also boasts an annual livestock handling capacity of about four million heads, a state-of-the-art container terminal, and the Berbera Special Economic Zone (BSEZ) — designed to attract foreign investment and promote long-term industrial development.

Ganesh Raj, Group Chief Operating Officer for Marine Services at DP World, said the new route complements the company’s ongoing investments across Africa.

“The Jebel Ali to Berbera service further complements DP World’s investment drive into Africa,” Raj said.

“Building on the significant infrastructure we have developed across the continent, the service enhances connectivity for our customers as we continue to strengthen trade links between the Middle East and East Africa. In doing so, we are supporting the growth of resilient, sustainable trade corridors that unlock prosperity for our partners, customers, and the communities we serve.”

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]]> From Tension to Talks: Irro Visits Djibouti After Ethiopia Port Fallout https://en.kaabtv.com/from-tension-to-talks-irro-visits-djibouti-after-ethiopia-port-fallout/ Wed, 21 May 2025 22:17:35 +0000 https://en.kaabtv.com/?p=12555 HARGEISA (Kaab TV) – After more than a year of diplomatic tension sparked by a controversial port access agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has reached in Djibouti for a high-stakes visit aimed at restoring fractured relations. Djibouti’s government has described the visit as a reflection of shared goals and […]

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]]> HARGEISA (Kaab TV) – After more than a year of diplomatic tension sparked by a controversial port access agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has reached in Djibouti for a high-stakes visit aimed at restoring fractured relations.

Djibouti’s government has described the visit as a reflection of shared goals and longstanding friendship between the two sides.

President Irro was welcomed at Djibouti’s international airport by Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed, who praised the visit as a gesture of goodwill and mutual interest.

“On behalf of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, this visit symbolizes trust and friendship,” said Prime Minister Kamil. “In a world filled with uncertainty, this meeting reflects both sides’ commitment to building bridges, enhancing dialogue, and promoting peace.”

Irro then met president Guelleh in the presidential palace.

Irro then met president Guelleh in the presidential palace.
Irro then met president Guelleh in the presidential palace. | PHOTO/OFFICIAL.

During the three-day visit, President Irro is scheduled to hold talks with President Guelleh, following an official invitation extended by Djibouti.

The agenda is expected to focus on repairing ties that soured after Somaliland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia in January 2024.

READ MORE: Somaliland protests against Djibouti’s alleged sabotage of Ethiopia MOU

That deal, signed under former President Muse Bihi Abdi, offered Ethiopia port access and potentially a naval presence along Somaliland’s coast—moves Djibouti strongly opposed.

Djiboutian officials saw the MoU as a threat to their economic lifeline.

Nearly 95% of Ethiopia’s imports and exports pass through Djibouti’s ports, especially the Port of Doraleh, making Ethiopia its largest customer and a pillar of the country’s economy.

Somaliland, strategically located next to both Djibouti and Ethiopia, offers a shorter route to the Red Sea via the ports of Berbera and Zeila.

Over the past several years, Somaliland has invested heavily in modernizing its Berbera Port, positioning it as a viable alternative for Ethiopia’s trade needs.

While in Djibouti, President Irro is also expected to discuss cross-border security cooperation, trade integration, and the possible revival of the stalled talks between Somaliland and Somalia, which Hargeisa suspended earlier this year.

Both Djibouti and Somaliland are competing to serve Ethiopia’s growing trade demands. Ethiopia, in turn, has been actively pursuing a port under its full control and is reportedly interested in establishing a military base on the Red Sea.

President Irro has signaled that Somaliland is prepared to finalize a comprehensive trade agreement with Ethiopia later this year.

Following his visit to Djibouti, he is expected to travel to Addis Ababa for an official visit, where discussions will likely focus on security and economic cooperation.

Despite Somaliland’s lack of international recognition, President Irrojust last week emphasized that his administration remains open to forging strong bilateral ties.

“I thank the countries that have maintained security and economic relations with us, including Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Taiwan,” he said.

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