Juba formalizes regional transport corridor authority

Historic Signing Establishes DESSU Corridor Authority to Boost Regional Trade

After a three-month delay, ministers from Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda have officially signed an agreement to establish the Djibouti–Ethiopia–South Sudan–Uganda (DESSU) Corridor Authority, marking a major milestone in East African regional integration. The signing ceremony, originally scheduled to take place in Ethiopia last November, was held on February 14 at the Palace Kempinski Hotel in Djibouti City. The event was attended by…

Transport Minister in Djibouti to finalize regional infrastructure management body

By James Chatim The Minister of Transport, Rizik Zakaria Hassan, has joined regional ministers and infrastructure stakeholders to finalize the establishment of the Djibouti-Ethiopia-South Sudan-Uganda (DESSU) Corridor Management Authority. The high-level ministerial meeting regarding the (DESSU) corridor that kicked off on Saturday, focuses on establishing a management authority to enhance regional, land and waterway connectivity. The initiative…

Juba formalizes regional transport corridor authority

South Sudan has signed a formal agreement establishing the Djibouti-Ethiopia-South Sudan-Uganda (DESSU) Corridor Authority, a move officials described as a major step toward strengthening regional integration and expanding the country’s access to international markets. The agreement was signed on Saturday in Djibouti by Minister of Transport Rizik Zakaria Hassan, accompanied by Undersecretary Paul Dhel Gum. Abbreviated as DESSU, the corridor is …