AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRed Sea Security & Regional Diplomacy: Israel is reported to have set up an intelligence base in Somaliland and is in talks about a possible Israeli military base, as Somalia warns over the growing Israeli presence near the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint. Djibouti Environment: Researchers detected a “chemical cocktail” of common medicines in Djibouti’s Gulf of Tadjourah waters, linked to untreated urban wastewater, raising ecological concerns for a key marine biodiversity area. Migration Flows: IOM says African migrant arrivals in Yemen since the start of 2026 reached 83,835, with May the lowest month of the year; Djibouti remains the main departure point. Digital Connectivity for the Horn: EU-backed funding is set to boost regional internet links, including a Blue-Raman extension connecting Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania, alongside a separate EU-Kenya digital package. Inclusive Growth Debate: A Djibouti-focused op-ed argues the country’s growth must become more inclusive and less vulnerable to external shocks, pointing to debt and geopolitical exposure. Regional Justice Cooperation: Djibouti participated in an Arab League judicial meeting in Cairo reviewing draft model laws on hate speech and child protection.
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