AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEV Momentum in East Africa: Ethiopia says EV adoption is accelerating fast, with the Ethiopian Electric Utility commissioning a fast-charging hub for 24 vehicles in Kilinto and planning a wider charging network along the Ethiopia–Djibouti trade corridor. Regional Power Integration: The World Bank and AfDB backed a $1.6bn programme to integrate Eastern Africa power markets, expand cross-border transmission, and push Mission 300 electrification progress. Djibouti’s Trade Linkages: A new look at Ethiopia–Djibouti relations highlights how the Port of Djibouti remains Ethiopia’s main gateway for imports and exports, underpinned by transport and logistics investments. Maritime Security Prep: Germany is sending two ships to Djibouti for possible mine-clearing support linked to Strait of Hormuz planning, underscoring Djibouti’s role in regional logistics. Shipping and Port Competition: Zanzibar unveiled a US$560m Mangapwani free port and logistics zone plan to capture transhipment and manufacturing flows across the Indian Ocean. Customs and Export Friction: Ethiopia’s air-cargo fruit and vegetable export rules face a practical mismatch between customs weighing needs and airline freight charging methods, pushing reliance on exporter self-declared weights.
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