Yemeni forces opposed to the Houthis are engaged in discussions with the United States and Gulf Arab partners about launching a potential ground offensive to drive the militant group from the Red Sea coast, according to Bloomberg.
These talks follow roughly a month of US-led airstrikes against the Houthis, initiated by President Donald Trump. So far, the aerial campaign has not succeeded in halting the Iran-backed group’s attacks on Red Sea shipping routes.
As Somaliland’s Berbera Port continues to develop under the auspices of significant international partnerships and investments, its role in shaping the geopolitical landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond remains indispensable.
In 2023, Berbera Port in Somaliland was recognized as the best port in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the latest World Bank report.
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https://container-news.com/berbera-port-a-beacon-of-strategic-importance-in-sub-saharan-africa/
As the Red Sea crisis continues, Somaliland is about to emerge as a pivotal spot for Western interests, especially for maritime shipping, as long as the region becomes more and more a field of geopolitical competition.
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China has become increasingly proactive in Africa, working to broaden its sphere of influence through substantial investments under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), particularly in the Horn of Africa.
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Somaliland has recently captured the international spotlight with significant geopolitical developments involving key global players like Israel and the UAE, and strategic infrastructure advancements in the port sector.
Amidst the ongoing turmoil in the Red Sea region, Somaliland’s moves could reshape maritime trade dynamics and regional geopolitics.
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UAE-based port and terminal operator DP World started the development of a new edible oil terminal at the Port of Berbera in Somaliland.
The purpose is to reduce supply chain costs and create vital local jobs, according to DP World, which has already agreed to a long-term lease for the facility.
More specifically, the terminal will initially have a storage capacity of 18,000 tonnes, which will be expanded as demand grows. It will be able to service vessels with a draught of up to 16 metres,...
https://container-news.com/dp-world-to-build-new-edible-oil-terminal-in-berbera-port/
DP World Berbera has achieved another milestone for Somaliland, commissioning the first Mobile Harbour Cranes,MHCs, at the Port of Berbera this month.
The introduction of the MHCs is a landmark development by DP World Berbera, as the port will for the first time offer shoreside crane support, substantially improving vessel operations.
The USD12 million investment on the three new cranes will double productivity at the port, significantly reducing vessel turn-around time and stabilising operations...
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DP World launches the construction work on the development of the multipurpose Barbera port in Somaliland.
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