AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoChina Diplomacy: Beijing says a special representative will visit Djibouti in November as part of a regional push to promote peace and stability. Maritime Security: South Korea plans to nearly double its anti-piracy unit’s operating area from the Gulf of Aden toward waters south of Oman, adding personnel and patrol and mine-clearing equipment; a maritime patrol aircraft may operate from Djibouti, subject to parliamentary approval. French Base Deal: Djibouti has reclaimed 40% of France’s Heron Island naval installation, while France’s annual payment for its military presence rises to €85 million from €30 million. Somalia Ties: Somalia’s parliamentary speaker visited Djibouti, met President Ismail Omar Guelleh and signed a parliamentary cooperation agreement, while calling the neighbours’ security inseparable. Energy Links: PetroChina is exploring an oil corridor from South Sudan through Ethiopia to Djibouti, including storage at Damerjog. Dangote has also proposed a $660 million fuel pipeline linking Djibouti and Ethiopia. Public Finances: Djibouti has cut its 2026 budget by 2.2% after revenue fell short of plan; regional and municipal elections have been postponed to April 2027.
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