AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHorn of Africa Diplomacy: Djibouti’s President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh was sworn in for a new term, with regional leaders and Arab partners in attendance, while China sent a special envoy and the League of Arab States formally backed the ceremony—keeping Djibouti’s role as a maritime and diplomatic hub firmly in focus. Migration Pressure: Yemen saw a record surge earlier in 2026, with IOM reporting 72,248 African arrivals in Jan–Apr, mostly departing from Djibouti—though April alone still showed a drop versus March, underscoring how fast flows can shift. Security & Shipping: Somali piracy remains brutal and unresolved, with reports of hostages on the oil tanker Honer 25 surviving on boiled rice and running out of medicine and clean water. Regional Finance: The World Bank approved extra support for Egypt, adding $300m to a wider package tied to Iran-war fallout, as Gulf markets wobbled on drone and Iran-talk uncertainty. Passport Updates: Pakistan’s visa-free access slipped in the latest May update, while India’s visa-free list also saw a fresh revision.
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