AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Aviation Safety: The European Commission updated its Air Safety List, removing all Kyrgyz-certified carriers and adding Air Express Algeria, which can no longer operate in the EU. Humanitarian Logistics: UNICEF says Middle East conflict-driven shipping disruptions are raising transport costs and slowing delivery of lifesaving supplies for children worldwide. Red Sea Trade Pressure: Houthi threats to blockade “enemy ships” and warnings about Bab al-Mandab add fresh risk to Red Sea shipping and regional logistics. Digital Infrastructure for the Horn: Kenya secured €102m (Sh15.37bn) for digital transformation and an extra €37m for the Blue Raman cable extension linking Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania—aimed at lower bandwidth costs and stronger connectivity. Finance Expansion Watch: Stanbic is weighing a wholly owned banking operation in Ethiopia as foreign ownership rules complicate acquisitions. Shipping Network Growth: CU Lines launched a Turkey office to expand its trunk-and-feeder services across routes that include Djibouti. Corridor Reality Check: A new look at the Djibouti–Ethiopia corridor frames it as a shared economic lifeline, with Djibouti’s port activity heavily tied to Ethiopian transit cargo.
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