AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDjibouti Energy & Power: Djibouti is partnering with Morocco to develop a solar power project with storage, aiming to cut reliance on imported electricity and reduce exposure to supply shocks. Regional Transport & Insurance: COMESA delegates in Dar es Salaam backed digital reforms to the COMESA Yellow Card Scheme, with Djibouti’s chairman pushing for faster cross-border motor insurance and smoother compensation for road-accident victims. East Africa Food & Fertiliser: IGAD launched a Soil Health and Fertiliser Hub in Nairobi, targeting soil fertility recovery and better fertiliser access across Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and others. Maritime Security & Logistics: Italy’s minehunters Crotone and Rimini remain stationed in Djibouti ahead of potential operations tied to Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing plans. Djibouti-US Military Link: The 56th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron deployed HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to Camp Lemonnier, boosting rapid-response rescue capability for regional operations. Industry Watch: Nigeria’s steel and rail push is back in focus as analysts argue the country’s $4bn steel import bill and congested road freight demand industrial upgrades.
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