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Djibouti Unveils Major Port Expansion Plan
The expansion targets container and bulk capacity on the corridor that carries the overwhelming majority of Ethiopian foreign trade.
11 Aug 2026·11 Aug 2026
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16 articlesCompanies, trade, investment, banking, startups, infrastructure, ports, telecoms and energy.
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BusinessDjibouti
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BusinessEthiopia
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Mining Projects Anchor Eritrea's Export Economy
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