AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHorn of Africa Security & Ports: India commissioned three new navy ships in Kolkata—INS Dunagiri, INS Agray and INS Sanshodhak—signaling a sharper focus on a more contested Indian Ocean that includes China’s growing port and naval footprint, from Pakistan to Djibouti. Maritime Threats: Pirates off the Gulf of Aden and Somali coast stepped up attacks, with reports of skiffs firing on vessels and using an RPG during attempted boardings. Djibouti Finance for Trade: The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) signed a US$750m framework agreement with Djibouti (2026–2029) to expand trade finance across the Horn. Regional Energy Push: The World Bank and AfDB backed a $1.6bn programme to integrate Eastern Africa power markets and expand electricity access, including for Somalia. Migration Media Standards: Journalists’ leaders from across Eastern Africa, including Djibouti, pledged fact-based, ethical reporting on migration after a Mombasa forum backed by the ILO and UK funding. Somalia Violence: Deadly inter-clan fighting in Hiran’s Jalalaqsi entered a third day, driving residents to flee and worsening the humanitarian situation.
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