AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRegional Trade: Uganda is preparing to send the IGAD free-movement protocol to Cabinet for ratification. Officials say access through Djibouti’s Red Sea ports could help Ugandan traders reach Ethiopian and other regional markets. Red Sea Shipping: Middle East tensions are diverting vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, adding pressure to African maritime security and disrupting trade routes. Fisheries: Djibouti and six other Red Sea countries have launched a partnership to improve fisheries data, coordination and sustainable management amid overfishing and climate pressures. Development Finance: The Islamic Development Bank reaffirmed support for Djibouti’s Biidley Airport project and reviewed plans for a National Oncology Centre; it has approved more than $2.3 billion in financing for the country. Egypt-Djibouti Commerce: The two countries signed a trade protocol to widen market access and cooperation, with Egypt highlighting exports including food, agricultural goods, pharmaceuticals and engineering products.
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