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Regional Trade Corridors and Economic Integration
FIKIR Institute · 20 July 2026 · 6 min read
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Investment in ports and transport corridors is reshaping trade patterns across the Horn of Africa, with implications for landlocked neighbours and coastal states alike.
Competing corridors
Berbera, Djibouti and Mombasa each anchor competing trade corridors, creating both opportunities for diversification and new dependencies for the states they serve.
Economic implications
Greater corridor competition can lower transport costs and expand market access, provided regulatory harmonisation keeps pace with infrastructure investment.
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