AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S. Visa Overhaul for Africa: The U.S. State Department plans to cut visa-processing embassies and consulates across Africa from nearly 50 to just 20 “hubs,” with implementation expected in June; applicants in non-hub countries may have to travel for interviews and biometrics, raising costs and delays. Djibouti in the Spotlight: Djibouti City is named as one of the remaining hubs, alongside Addis Ababa, Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Accra and others. Red Sea Security Watch: With Hormuz still tight and shipping rerouting, Iran-linked pressure and Yemen’s Houthis remain a key risk factor for Bab el-Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden. Regional Politics: Djibouti-based reporting also flags Somali political strain, as an opposition figure accuses President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of weakening Somalia’s federal system. World Cup, MENA Focus: As the 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams, coverage highlights record participation from the Middle East and North Africa, including Jordan’s debut.
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