AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRegional Power & Grids: The World Bank and AfDB say Mission 300 has connected 50M+ people to electricity across 40 African countries, with access expanding nearly twice as fast as at the start, and a $1.6bn Eastern Africa programme (RETRADE-EA) set to deepen cross-border power flows and grid integration. Djibouti Logistics & Security: Germany is sending two ships to Djibouti—mine-clearing and support vessels—geared for a possible Strait of Hormuz mission, while U.S. Camp Lemonnier highlights ongoing Horn-of-Africa traffic management work that keeps personnel and cargo moving. Port & Trade Competition: Zanzibar unveiled plans for a US$560m free port and logistics zone at Mangapwani, aiming to attract transhipment and manufacturing and compete with regional gateways. E-mobility in the Corridor: Ethiopia’s EEU commissioned a fast EV charging hub and plans a wider charging network, including along the Ethiopia–Djibouti trade corridor. Maritime Risk Watch: Commentaries around the Strait of Hormuz focus on why reopening still hinges on insurance, demining, and practical shipping confidence. Media Rights: beIN renewed Wimbledon broadcast rights across MENA through 2030, including Djibouti.
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