AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRed Sea Security: After strikes around Yemen’s Sana’a airport, Iran-linked warnings and Houthi threats are again raising fears of a Bab el-Mandeb shutdown—an outcome that could disrupt the Red Sea oil route and send prices soaring. Djibouti in the Spotlight: Djibouti is repeatedly named as a key Horn of Africa chokepoint state on the Bab el-Mandeb corridor, while Russia signals deeper ties, including a planned Rosatom nuclear cooperation memorandum with Djibouti. Maritime Cooperation: India’s Navy is set to host a multinational maritime security training in Kochi (Operation Southern Readiness 26-2), with Djibouti among participating countries under the CMF framework. Digital & AI Push: Djibouti used WSIS 2026 in Geneva to press its national AI and digital transformation agenda with the ITU and Smart Africa, aiming to turn its connectivity advantage into practical AI services. Horn of Africa Tensions: Egypt-Ethiopia water talks remain overshadowed by wider regional rivalry, as Cairo expands its military footprint and blocks Ethiopia’s Red Sea access. Visa Updates: Ethiopia says only Kenya and Djibouti citizens get visa-free entry in 2026, while India lists 32 eligible African countries for its 2026 e-Visa.
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