AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMAZU Early Warning for Djibouti: China’s MAZU intelligent weather system is being expanded as a “global public good,” with Djibouti’s upgraded “MAZU-Djibouti 2.0” version delivered and woven into daily operations, alongside plans to roll the platform out across 30 countries in five years. EU Naval Security: From Djibouti, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc is considering expanding Aspides’ mandate to include maritime mine clearance as fears grow that the Houthis could target the Bab el-Mandeb route. Food Security Alert: Djibouti’s emergency alert highlights a sharp hunger spike, with refugees in Ali Addeh and Holl-Holl camps facing crisis-level conditions as El Niño and higher food prices bite. Regional Maritime Risk: Suspected Somali pirates boarded a tanker in the Gulf of Aden south of Yemen, underscoring a piracy resurgence that threatens one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. Local Church and Work: A Catholic bishop in Djibouti urged action on inequality, saying the minimum wage is too low for families as the Church backs migrants and vulnerable children through Caritas. Visa Updates: Hong Kong published African countries eligible for visa-free entry in 2026, with stay periods varying by country. Energy for Ethiopia: The AfDB approved up to $110m for Ethiopia’s Aysha 300MW wind project near the Djibouti border, aimed at strengthening the national grid.
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