AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElectrification Push: World Bank and AfDB’s Mission 300 says it has connected 50M+ people to electricity across 40 African countries, nearly doubling rollout speed since 2024 and citing reforms and full value-chain investment (generation to last-mile). EV Charging for the Corridor: Ethiopia’s state utility EEU commissioned a fast EV charging hub in Addis Ababa and plans a wider network, including along the Ethiopia–Djibouti trade corridor—aimed at easing a growing charging gap for 140,000+ EVs. Port & Trade Connectivity: Egypt and Djibouti reaffirmed rejection of unilateral moves in the Horn while highlighting cooperation in energy, logistics, ports, maritime connectivity, and infrastructure. Maritime Security: Reports of pirate attacks continue in the Gulf of Aden/Red Sea approaches, including skiffs firing at vessels and guards returning fire—keeping insurance and shipping risk top of mind. Media & Sports Economy: beIN renewed Wimbledon broadcast rights across 24 MENA territories through 2030, explicitly listing Djibouti among covered markets.
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