JIGJIGA, Ethiopia, September 24, 2026 (Horn News Hub)
Ethiopia and Djibouti have announced a new refined petroleum products pipeline project that will connect Damerjog in Djibouti with Dewele in Ethiopia, in a move aimed at strengthening trade and energy links between the two countries.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh and businessman Aliko Dangote jointly announced the project, according to a statement by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reported by the Ethiopian News Agency and Reuters.
The project will include storage terminals at both ends of the pipeline and is expected to be implemented through a partnership between Ethiopian Investment Holdings and the Dangote Group.
According to the announcement, the pipeline is intended to reduce logistics costs and transportation delays while strengthening energy security. It is also expected to improve the efficiency and reliability of the trade corridor linking Ethiopia and Djibouti.
Prime Minister Abiy described the project as extending beyond the construction of a petroleum pipeline, saying it represents a broader investment focused on African investment, regional connectivity and shared economic development.
The announcement comes as Ethiopia and Djibouti continue to expand economic and infrastructure cooperation, with Djibouti serving as a major maritime gateway for Ethiopia’s international trade.
Source: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, (PhD X Account)
