AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDjibouti Energy Push: Djibouti is partnering with Morocco to develop a solar power project with storage, aiming to cut reliance on imported electricity and strengthen industrial plans despite current dependence on wind and hydropower imports. Regional Trade Tech: COMESA is pushing digital reforms to the Yellow Card cross-border motor insurance scheme, with Djibouti’s chairman calling for faster, more efficient compensation as trade grows. East Africa Soil & Fertiliser: IGAD has launched a Soil Health and Fertiliser Hub in Nairobi, setting up steering and technical committees to tackle land degradation and boost access to fertilisers for countries including Djibouti. Maritime Security & Shipping Risk: With the Strait of Hormuz disrupted, Oman and the IMO are coordinating a temporary maritime corridor to evacuate hundreds of ships still stuck in the Persian Gulf, highlighting ongoing chokepoint pressure on logistics. Data Infrastructure Investment: A report projects Africa’s data center market investment reaching $8.76bn by 2031, with Djibouti expected to attract part of the growth as regional connectivity expands. Camp Lemonnier Update: The U.S. 56th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron has deployed HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to Camp Lemonnier, expanding rapid-response rescue capability in East Africa.
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