AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Logistics Upgrade: Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) launched a digital customer self-service platform to modernize port and cargo services, including cargo tracking, booking, demurrage management, digital payments and AI chat support. Regional Connectivity Investment: WIOCC secured a combined $300m from Africa Finance Corporation and Vision Invest to expand open-access fibre, data centres and new subsea cable assets across Africa. Horn Security & US Role: Reports from Puntland say US drone reconnaissance and airstrikes targeted alleged ISIS positions in areas of the Al-Miskad mountains, with officials expecting the campaign to intensify. Faith in the Region: Pope Leo XIV told Latin bishops in Arab regions—including Djibouti and Somalia—to “not be afraid of your smallness,” urging fidelity to the Gospel amid tensions and forced emigration. Climate Risk for Children: UNICEF warns El Niño could affect 162m children across eastern and southern Africa, with Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia among the most at-risk. Djibouti Sports Spotlight: Zamalek begin their CAF Champions League first preliminary round against AS Port of Djibouti in Cairo, as the continental qualifiers kick off this weekend.
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