AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMaritime Security in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden: The IMO is pushing for urgent action to free 44 seafarers held by Somali pirates, warning crews are running critically low on food and water and facing threats of violence aboard three hijacked vessels. Djibouti Code of Conduct in Focus: Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment leaders say conditions on the Palau-flagged MT Honour 25 have worsened after more than two months in captivity, with unsafe water and health problems among crew. Yemen’s Maritime Information Plan: The IMO backed a four-day workshop in Aden to map Yemen’s National Maritime Information Sharing Centre and a Regional centre, with the Djibouti Code/Jeddah Amendment sharing standards set as the model. Regional Logistics: ProCharter Aviation launched four weekly cargo corridors from Nairobi to Mogadishu, Kismayo, Djibouti and Juba, aiming to speed trade across East Africa. International Politics: Germany says Iran should ultimately pay for mine-clearing in the Strait of Hormuz, while keeping open the possibility of an international mission. Sports & Local Presence: UEFA appointed Kenyan assistant referee Stephen Yiembe for the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, with Djibouti’s Liban Abdoulrazack Ahmed named Assistant Referee 1.
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