AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoKuwait Domestic Work Rules: Kuwait has approved hiring domestic workers from just 10 countries, including India, Eritrea, Ethiopia and the Philippines, while a separate list bans recruitment from many others—among them Djibouti—tightening options for families across the Gulf. Kenya–EU Digital Push (Regional Connectivity): In Brussels, President William Ruto secured €102m (Sh15.37bn) for Kenya’s digital economy and an extra €37m (Sh5.58bn) to extend the Blue Raman submarine cable linking Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania—aimed at lower bandwidth costs and stronger regional connectivity. Red Sea Shipping Tensions: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis vowed to blockade “enemy ships” in the Red Sea and warned of action against Israeli-affiliated vessels, raising fresh risks for the Bab al-Mandab corridor that sits between Yemen and the Horn of Africa. Djibouti Telecom Spotlight: Djibouti Telecom hosted the ICT minister at the Haramous Cable Landing Station, underscoring Djibouti’s role as a key gateway for Africa–Middle East–Europe–Asia connectivity. Ethiopia Energy & Elections: Ethiopia’s push for renewable power and regional energy links continued alongside coverage of its recent general election and ongoing efforts to strengthen energy connectivity across the Horn.
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