DJIBOUTI

DJIBOUTI: Port Upgrade and New China Freight Service Announced

04 February 2021

The Port of Djibouti is planning to transform itself into a sea-air freight logistics hub rivalling Dubai, following the 20 January 2021 signing of an agreement by Ethiopian Airlines, Air Djibouti and the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority (DPFZA) launching a freight goods transport service, primarily between China and Africa. More

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AFRICA: African Union Sets AfCFTA Trading Deadlines

21 December 2020

The African Union (AU) Commission has approved the duty-free trading of goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, starting on 1 January 2021. More

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AFRICA: UN Economic Commission for Africa Launches Trade Platform for AfCFTA

07 December 2020

The United Nations’ Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has officially launched the African Trade Exchange, or ATEX, intended to facilitate trade between buyers and suppliers when the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement kicks in at the beginning of next year. More

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AFRICA: Harmonised Rules for Movement of Goods and Services Adopted by COMESA, EAC and SADC

11 August 2020

Three regional economic blocs in south and east Africa have adopted harmonised guidelines intended to reduce supply chain disruption, facilitate easier trade and transport of goods and services between countries in the region and help combat the spread of Covid-19. More

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Djibouti: An Emerging East African Trading Hub

02 December 2019

Home to a small population of less than one million, Djibouti is one of the smallest countries in East Africa, strategically located at the mouth of the Red Sea. With few natural resources and little industrial activities, Djibouti’s economy depends heavily on logistics services and trade through its international port. More