AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRed Sea Security: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis claimed they’ve attacked two Saudi oil tankers and say they will blockade the Bab al-Mandeb “Gate of Tears,” a key route between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden that runs past Djibouti and Eritrea—raising fears of a “double choke point” with Hormuz and pushing some ships to U-turn or reroute. Energy & Trade Impact: Maritime insurance costs are climbing as shipping disruptions spread, with Brent jumping above $100 a barrel and analysts warning the threat alone is already reshaping global oil flows. Djibouti Corridor Update: Ethiopia and Djibouti agreed a roadmap to operationalise the Galafi One-Stop Border Post, aiming for single clearance to cut delays on the corridor that handles most of Ethiopia’s trade. Humanitarian/Health: WHO says conflict and funding cuts have left 30.4 million people in humanitarian crisis across the region, including Somalia, Sudan and Djibouti. Church & Youth: At AMECEA’s plenary in Eastern Africa, young Catholics welcomed direct engagement with bishops as the Church prioritises youth participation and “building bridges.” Diplomacy: Germany’s new ambassador to Serbia, Anke Holstein, is reported to have previously served as ambassador to Djibouti.
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