Somalia’s South West state said on Tuesday it was suspending all cooperation and relations with the government in Mogadishu, the latest sign of strain in the Horn of Africa country’s fragile federal system. At a press conference, South West officials accused the federal government of arming militias and trying to unseat the state’s president, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen. Somalia’s defence and information ministers did not respond to Reuters’ requests for comment. Disputes over constitutional changes, elections and the balance of power between Mogadishu and regional administrations repeatedly open up political fault lines in Somalia. The South West administration says relations with Mogadishu worsened after the federal government pushed through constitutional amendments opposed by some state leaders. (Reuters)
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EIH proposes a Fuel Depot in Djibouti to Boost Regional Energy Logistics
Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) has formally requested a 10-hectare plot of land within the Djibouti Damerjog Industrial Park (DDIP).
This proposal aims to construct a 150,000 cubic meter (cbm) fuel storage depot during its first phase, marking a strategic expansion into Djibouti’s specialized energy corridor.
The plan was unveiled during a high-level meeting at the Red Sea World, where the Chairman of the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority, Abubaker Omar Hadi received Meleket Sahlu, Deputy CEO of EIH.
The requested site is strategically located near the park’s main manifold and the Ethio-Djibouti railway line, ensuring that fuel can be offloaded from tankers and transitioned to rail for efficient inland distribution to Ethiopia.
This initiative comes as Ethiopia seeks to diversify its logistics hubs and mitigate supply disruptions, particularly since the Horizon Terminals facility has reached its full capacity of 5 million tonnes.
In contrast, the new Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port offers an annual dynamic capacity of 25 million tonnes, along with modern infrastructure and cost-effective logistics solutions, providing a significant opportunity for Ethiopia to meet its rising fuel storage needs.
During the discussions, the Chairman encouraged EIH to seize this investment opportunity, emphasizing the critical importance of fuel reserves for national security amid the ongoing Gulf crisis.
Ultimately, this project is part of a broader vision to transform the Djibouti-Ethiopia corridor into a world-class energy hub—comparable to global centers like Fujairah—while helping Ethiopia achieve energy autonomy and reduce high demurrage costs associated with vessel delays.
Tender IGAD German Cooperation
Publication date: 10th March 2026
Country: Ethiopia
Project Executing Agency:
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
Project title:
Regional Migration Fund supporting Migrants, Refugees and Host Communities (“RMF“)
Tender title:
Request for Proposals for Consulting Services for Design & Supervision on Rehabilitation and Establishment of water supply system – Lagsure Kebele, Moyale Woreda, Oromia region and El Kalu Kebele, Moyale Woreda Somali region, Ethiopia
Tender number:
RFP NO. IGAD-RMF/GC-NCB/02-2026
KfW/BMZ reference number:
BMZ No. 2017 67 961
Type of notice:
Tender Advertisement
Tender brief description:
The Regional Migration Fund supporting Migrants, Refugees and Host Communities (“RMF“) Project is in the process of rehabilitating and establishment of water supply systems in – Lagsure Kebele, Moyale Woreda, Oromia region and El Kalu Kebele, Moyale Woreda Somali region, in The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
This will require the support of a consultancy firm to support IGAD in the following stages of the assignment.
a) Stage 1: Detailed Design and Preparation of Works Tender Documents
b) Stage 2: Assistance During Tendering
c) Stage 3: Supervision of Construction Works and Supplies
d) Stage 4: Services during Contractor’s Defects Notification Period and Closure of the Project
How to obtain documents and submit proposals:
Firms intending to participate in the Tender are required to register and download the Request for Proposal (RFP) files and annexes via the E-tender portal Exfitender https://app.exfitender.de/app.
Proposals from eligible bidders will also be uploaded via the same portal Exfitender https://app.exfitender.de/app before the deadline 20th April 2026 0900 HRS (CET). Please note the time is CET Central European Time and not East Africa Time.
All communication on this Tender will strictly be coordinated via the E-tender portal:
Exfitender https://app.exfitender.de/app
The Tender Process is subject to KfW’s „Guidelines for the Procurement of Consulting Services, Works, Plant, Goods and Non-Consulting Services in Financial Cooperation with Partner Countries“, seehttps://www.kfw-entwicklungsbank.de/International-financing/KfW-Development-Bank/Publications-Videos/Publication-series/Guidelines-and-contracts/
