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Sanie Salihu

Experienced international trade and logistics expert specializing in infrastructure procurement, supply chain management, cross-border commercial operations, and strategic market development across emerging markets.

Name
Sanie Salihu
Occupation
A regional country expert specializing in African trade, logistics,
infrastructure development, and cross-border commercial operations
across East, North, Central, and Southern Africa. Extensive experience
working in neighboring markets, with strong expertise in regional
supply chains, procurement systems, and market expansion strategies.
Recognized for successfully managing multinational operations,
coordinating government and private-sector partnerships, and
developing strategic trade networks across complex emerging markets.
Expertise

Country Trade & Infrastructure Coordinator — Ethiopia East Africa Commercial Development Initiative (EACDI) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 2020 – Present 

Responsibilities: 

• Coordinating regional trade operations and logistics projects

• Managing infrastructure procurement support 

• Supervising import/export supply chains across East Africa 

• Supporting agricultural and industrial transport operations

 Countries Covered: 

• Ethiopia 

• Eritrea 

• Kenya 

• Sudan 

• South Sudan 

• Tanzania 

Key Achievements:

 • Led cross-border freight coordination projects 

• Developed supplier and transport partner networks 

• Managed large-scale logistics documentation and customs operations 

Regional Supply Chain Operations Manager — Kenya & Eritrea

 African Continental Logistics Partnership (ACLP) Nairobi, Kenya / Asmara, Eritrea | 2017 – 2020 

Responsibilities: 

• Managing shipping and freight coordination across East African corridors 

• Overseeing customs compliance and procurement logistics 

• Supporting infrastructure and energy-related transport projects 

• Coordinating maritime cargo operations through Red Sea and Indian Ocean routes 

Operational Coverage: 

• Kenya 

• Eritrea 

• Ethiopia 

• Sudan 

• Tanzania 

Achievements: 

• Improved delivery efficiency across regional transport routes 

• Established strategic logistics partnerships in East Africa 

• Managed multinational procurement operations

Experience

• International Trade Operations 

• Supply Chain Management 

• Infrastructure Procurement 

• Import/Export Compliance 

• Regional African Logistics 

• Cross-Border Transport Coordination 

• Customs Operations 

• Commercial Negotiation

Publications

Forthcoming Publications 

• Cross-Border Trade Corridors and Infrastructure Development in Emerging African Markets — Forthcoming 2026 

• Logistics Challenges and Commercial Opportunities Across East and North Africa — Forthcoming 2026 

• Regional Supply Chain Integration and Investment Trends in African Trade Networks — Forthcoming 2027 

• Strategic Procurement and Transport Operations in Developing Economies — Forthcoming 2027

Languages
• English — Fluent
• Serbian — Fluent
• French — Professional
• Arabic — Conversational
Ethnic groups expertise
Oromo, Amhara, Tigrinya, Afar, Somali, Kikuyu, Luo, Kalenjin, Tuareg, Berber ,Arab, Nubia
Political groups expertise
Government institutions, regional administrations, diplomatic networks, business councils, trade ministries, infrastructure authorities, investment agencies, customs administrations, and public-private development stakeholders across multiple African markets and cross-border commercial environments
Religious groups expertise
Muslim, Christian, Orthodox Christian, Catholic, Protestant, Coptic Christian, and traditional African community networks across trade, logistics, infrastructure, and regional development operations.
Other social groups expertise
Collaborated with business associations, transport unions, women-led enterprises, youth development organizations, agricultural cooperatives, refugee support networks, cross border
trading communities, humanitarian stakeholders, mining sector operators, and regional infrastructure development groups across multiple international markets.
Fees
[Private to EIN members]
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