AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRail Connectivity: Ethiopia and China signed a $15 million grant to supply spare parts, equipment and technical support for the Ethio-Djibouti Railway, a key corridor linking Addis Ababa with Djibouti’s port. Port Business: Somalia’s parliamentary speaker toured Djibouti’s Doraleh ports and PK23 Free Zone, highlighting opportunities to deepen trade, logistics cooperation and commercial ties. Defence Revenue: Djibouti has reclaimed 40% of facilities at France’s Heron Island installation, while the renewed agreement raises France’s annual payment from €30 million to €85 million. Public Finances: The government cut its 2026 budget by 2.2% after revenue fell nearly 13 billion francs short of plan. Continental Trade: A UNECA-Djibouti study says the African Continental Free Trade Area could help drive industrialisation and diversify the economy.
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