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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