AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTelecoms: Hormuud chairman Ahmed Mohamed Yusuf says Somalia’s next growth opportunity lies in digital access. The company serves about four million customers and has expanded fibre, submarine-cable and 5G services. Manufacturing: Somalia’s ambassador to China says skills shortages, unreliable electricity and weak tax incentives are holding back African production and investment. Shipping: A tanker carrying diesel to Mogadishu was seized by Somali pirates and held for five months, underscoring renewed risks to maritime trade. Energy: Somalia’s petroleum minister will promote investment in the country’s emerging oil and mining sectors at a 2027 Libya summit; offshore drilling results will be key to attracting long-term capital. Digital Trade: Somalia has approved a legal framework for digital transactions and joined the African free-trade agreement, steps that could support business and cross-border commerce. Power Costs: Three Somali electricity companies raised tariffs by five cents amid higher fuel costs, adding pressure on businesses and consumers.
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