Can Somalia Turn Security and Shipping Partnerships into EAC Trade?
By Anas Ali Dahir, MAPPM Executive Director, East Africa Association for Research and Development (DAD) | University Lecturer Somalia has a coastline the East African Community sees as an opportunity for regional trade. Türkiye is supporting Somalia’s maritime security capabilities, while Saudi Arabia has agreed to cooperate on maritime transport. Together, these developments raise a […]
Digital Trade Cannot Run on Analogue Borders
Why the EAC must connect trade systems, enforce shared rules and integrate Somalia OPINION | By Anas Ali Dahir, MAPPM Executive Director, East Africa Association for Research and Development (DAD) | University Lecturer | Specialist in Monitoring and Evaluation The East African Community has a customs union and a common market, yet many businesses still […]
A Port Is Not a Trade Corridor
How Somalia can turn its coastline into a gateway to East African markets OPINION | By Anas Ali Dahir, MAPPM Executive Director, East Africa Association for Research and Development (DAD) | University Lecturer Somalia has one of Africa’s longest coastlines and ports facing important maritime routes. But a coastline does not guarantee cargo, and a […]
One Country Many Customs Gates
Why Somalia must make customs reform work across every major gateway to benefit from the EAC By Anas Ali Dahir, MAPPM Executive Director, East Africa Association for Research and Development (DAD) | University Lecturer A shipment entering Somalia through Mogadishu, Kismayo or Bosaso should face predictable customs rules. Its classification, valuation and charges should not […]
East African Community Trade Cannot Move at Digital Speed Through Outdated Borders
How the EAC can turn regional trade growth into practical gains for businesses OPINION | By Anas Ali Dahir, MAPPM Executive Director, East Africa Association for Research and Development (DAD) | University Lecturer | Specialist in Monitoring and Evaluation The East African Community has a customs union and a common market, yet many businesses still […]