AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEast Africa Air Cargo: ProCharter Aviation launched four weekly direct cargo corridors from Nairobi to Mogadishu, Kismayo, Djibouti and Juba, offering both consolidation and full freighter charters to speed up regional trade for e-commerce and time-sensitive goods. Maritime Security Pressure: The IMO urged urgent action to free 44 seafarers held by Somali pirates, warning crews face dire conditions as piracy incidents rise across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Djibouti in the Shipping Mix: A Yemen-linked bulk carrier, MV Golden Arsenal, reported an attempted pirate attack about 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti, triggering a distress alert. Regional Trade Finance: PAPSS is highlighted as a practical way to settle cross-border payments in local currencies across East Africa including Djibouti, aiming to cut costly dollar-based routing. AfCFTA Uptake: Tanzania was reported as a top AfCFTA user, with exports reaching $3.95bn in 2024 and shipments including goods to Djibouti.
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