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Somalia launches $20 million road project in Hargeisa under World Bank-backed program

10 August 2026 · Single source · Edition 11

Somalia has launched a $20 million road project in Hargeisa, Somaliland, as part of a World Bank-backed program. This initiative aims to improve infrastructure and connectivity in the region. The project's implementation in Hargeisa, despite Somaliland's claims of independence, highlights the complexities of development aid in the region.

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