Ports & Corridors
Berbera corridor pushes Ethiopian trade to the sea
New pavement, dry ports and customs upgrades are steadily rerouting cargo away from crowded Red Sea alternatives.
Developments
What is being built across the Horn
Ports, corridors, energy and reform — ongoing reporting on what is actually being built, and where.
Energy
Wind and solar reshape Horn power grids
Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somaliland are all racing to bring renewable megawatts online and cut diesel imports.
Digital
Mobile money keeps expanding faster than banks
From Hargeisa to Addis, wallet apps and instant transfers are outpacing formal banking rollouts.
Water & Agriculture
Boreholes, dams and drip lines against drought
Communities and regional bodies invest in water storage and efficient irrigation as rainfall patterns shift.
Reform
Land titles, customs and the paperwork of growth
Quiet administrative reforms — property registries, e-customs, one-stop shops — are as decisive as any headline.
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