AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRegional Rail & Trade: Tanzania’s electrified Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is set to span about 2,500 km, replacing older metre-gauge lines and aiming to boost the Port of Dar es Salaam and regional connectivity across East and Central Africa. Aviation Safety for Travelers: The EU Air Safety List (48th update) now bans 154 airlines from European airspace; it removes all Kyrgyz-certified carriers and adds Air Express Algeria, while noting that Djibouti-certified airlines are among those banned due to inadequate national oversight. Visa Rules That Hit Travel Plans: A US State Department plan would cut visa-processing posts across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, including Djibouti City and Dar-es-Salaam, meaning some applicants may need to travel for interviews and submissions. Sports & Travel Disruption: Eastern Africa U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Arusha, Tanzania, are postponed indefinitely due to the Ebola outbreak in parts of Uganda and DR Congo. Djibouti in the Spotlight: Djibouti is projected to grow about 6.0% in 2026, supported by its strategic location on major shipping routes.
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