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Car Shipments Touted as Growth Avenue for Djibouti Port
A Djibouti port part-owned by China Merchants Port Holdings Co. plans to handle vehicle shipments from China.
Ethiopia Drafts First Petroleum Policy
The Government of Ethiopia, which eyes oil and gas as major income generator over the coming years, has drafted petroleum policy.
All Roads Lead to China: 17 Arab Countries Join Beijing’s New Silk Road
The official noted that 21 Arab states signed memoranda of understanding on the new Silk Road in 2018.
DP World to Finalize Feasibility Studies on Regional Logistics Hub
DP World want to study the potentials of Dire Dawa and the surrounding areas for a trade logistic infrastructure development.
Suhail Al Banna said that the study will also look at the potentials of the likes of Jigjiga city in the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia.
Interview with Ismail Ahmed: Founder of WorldRemit International (R:Ed)
Interview by: https://rightforeducation.org
China Merchants Bank in Talks to Replace Expelled Djibouti-Bank Partner
Djibouti government seeks new shareholder in lender Silkroad
IZP stake bought back by investors after money-laundering fine
Nizar Manek, Bloomberg
Ethiopia, South Korea Sign $300million Loan Agreement
Addis Ababa, April 17, 2019- With a view to strengthening the development cooperation between Ethiopia.
Djibouti Signs ICSID Convention to Encourage Investment
The Republic of Djibouti signed the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States.
Kenya Begins Construction of US $75m Liquefied Petroleum Gas Plant
By Patrick Mulyungi
Ethiopia to Privatize 13 Sugar Projects
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ethiopian Sugar Corporation have invited responses to request.
Dahabshiil’s East Africa Bank Opens New Headquarters In Djibouti
East Africa Bank (EAB) is on the path to becoming one of the top financial.
Somalia Rejoins UN’s Universal Postal Union after Three Decades
MOGADISHU, April 11 — Somalia has officially rejoined UN specialized body for postal services Universal.
European Banks May Fund Djibouti Airport After China Deal Canceled
By Nizar Manek of Bloomberg reports:
Ethiopia Passes Tough Law Banning Alcohol Adverts, Regulating Sales
Ethiopia has banned all advertising of alcoholic drinks, as part of efforts to promote healthy.
The Promising Islamic Finance Sector in Djibouti
The small republic at the Horn of Africa, Djibouti, is not in the business news.