AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRed Sea energy squeeze: Iran warned it could disrupt oil and gas exports as US forces restore a blockade around the Strait of Hormuz, cutting traffic sharply and raising fears of spillover toward Bab el-Mandeb. Bab el-Mandeb risk: Yemen’s internationally recognized government says it has targeted Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian-linked flight, while Yemeni officials warn they could close Bab el-Mandeb—an action that could send oil toward $200 and shock global trade. Djibouti in the spotlight: Russia says it plans to sign a memorandum with Djibouti on peaceful nuclear cooperation at the Russia–Africa Summit, alongside expanded logistics and infrastructure ties. Visa access for Djiboutians: Bahrain published an online visa-eligibility list for African countries that includes Djibouti, and Ethiopia also updated its visa-on-arrival tourist list to include Djibouti. Ethiopia political push: Ethiopia opened its National Dialogue Conference in Addis Ababa, framing it as a peaceful path to resolve deep divisions with regional implications. Human rights alarm: HRW reports at least 10 Ethiopians executed in Saudi Arabia this year, with many others facing death sentences after brief, unfair proceedings.
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