AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRed Sea Security: Saudi Arabia has launched a 14-state Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance, headquartered in Riyadh, to protect shipping lanes across the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden after Houthi threats and attacks. Djibouti is among the signatories, alongside countries including Egypt, Somalia and Turkey. Anti-Piracy Coordination: Djibouti Code of Conduct member states are moving to set up a Combined Task Force to counter a piracy resurgence in the Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden, including faster intelligence sharing and coordinated naval/coast guard action. Horn of Africa Trade & Diplomacy: Kenya hosted a regional workshop to validate the Horn of Africa Initiative Trade Facilitation Roadmap 2026–2031, covering Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan to reduce border frictions and improve corridor governance. Migration Flows: IOM reports Ethiopian nationals made up 91% of migrants arriving in Yemen in July 2026, with many departures heading to Djibouti, underscoring Djibouti’s role on regional routes. Aviation Contracting: Chinese firms dominate Ethiopia’s Bishoftu International Airport shortlist, with multiple major Chinese construction and engineering companies leading the pre-qualification list. Diplomatic Appointments: Türkiye named new ambassadors, including to Djibouti, as Gulf states remain drawn into wider regional security pressures.
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