AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Security & Djibouti’s Role: Saudi Arabia named Rear Admiral Abdullah Al-Shehri to lead its newly formed Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition, backed by 14 countries including Djibouti and Somalia, aimed at protecting the Bab al-Mandeb, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden as Houthi attacks keep disrupting shipping. Somalia–Djibouti Military Ties: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Djibouti’s armed forces chief in Mogadishu ahead of an AUSSOM commanders’ conference, with both sides stressing expanded defense and counterterrorism cooperation. Djibouti in the Spotlight of Weather Tech: China’s MAZU AI meteorological early-warning system is being used in Djibouti to forecast extreme weather up to 24 hours ahead and send alerts directly to port and frontline teams. Sports (Djibouti–CAF): CAF’s Champions League preliminary draw pairs Egypt’s Zamalek with Djibouti’s AS Port, while Gor Mahia push toward the CECAFA Kagame Cup final after a tense semi-final. U.S. Travel Rules: The U.S. made its visa bond programme permanent, with Djibouti listed among affected countries and the maximum refundable bond raised for some nationals.
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