AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Visa Overhaul for Africa: The United States will end routine visa processing at 25 African diplomatic posts from August 1, including Durban, sending applicants to regional hubs such as Djibouti, Johannesburg and Nairobi. AU Security Push for Somalia: Uganda will host the 2026 Extraordinary Summit of Troop-Contributing Countries for AUSSOM on July 29–31, with Djibouti among the troop contributors. Red Sea Pressure Builds: Bab el-Mandeb traffic rose to 28 vessels on Monday amid optimism over US-Iran talks, but Houthi threats of a Saudi-linked blockade keep shippers on edge. Djibouti in the Middle of It: A new Italy–Djibouti MoU targets cooperation on critical infrastructure and subsea connectivity, explicitly tied to the Bab el-Mandeb corridor and Red Sea security. Somalia’s Political Deadlock: Somali opposition leaders and the Somali Future Council are urging an inclusive political settlement before any further AUSSOM security transition. Passport Watch: Pakistan’s passport ranks fourth weakest globally in the Henley Passport Index, while Nigeria slips to 90th.
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