AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Connectivity: Ethiopia’s EEP CEO said the country will keep pushing East African energy links, with renewable power already supplying Djibouti, Sudan and Kenya and studies underway for Tanzania. Djibouti-Ethiopia Corridor: A new look at the corridor calls it a shared economic lifeline, citing Djibouti’s heavy port dependence and Ethiopia’s near-total reliance on Port of Djibouti for trade. Shipping & Logistics: Saudi Ports Authority Mawani launched a new Jeddah–India service that also calls at the Port of Djibouti, aiming to boost Red Sea supply chains. Red Sea Risk: The IMF warned Middle East conflict is still disrupting global shipping and air routes, with Bab el-Mandeb traffic still far below pre-crisis levels—an issue that directly affects Djibouti’s maritime role. Oil Infrastructure (Djibouti): Djibouti’s ports authority said it’s waiting for Ethiopia’s participation to start building an oil depot at Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port near the Ethio-Djibouti railway. Regional Growth Watch: IMF projections put Djibouti among Africa’s fastest-growing economies in 2026, reinforcing demand for trade, power and port capacity.
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