AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRed Sea Security: Yemen’s Houthis say they have carried out 129 airstrikes in 48 hours and warn they could target Saudi oil infrastructure; meanwhile, they have seized key positions including Mocha and Mayyun/Perim Island inside the Bab el-Mandeb, tightening their grip on the chokepoint that borders Djibouti and Eritrea. Energy Shock for the Horn: Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks from Iraq, adding pressure to already strained Red Sea routes as oil prices push above $100 a barrel. Djibouti’s Humanitarian Front: Djibouti’s economy minister says nearly 500 Yemeni refugees arrived in Obock after being rescued at sea. Diplomacy and Maritime Access: Israel backs Ethiopia’s Red Sea access push, while Egypt insists only coastal states can grant military maritime access—keeping tensions high for the region where Djibouti handles much of Ethiopia’s trade. Travel Rules for Djibouti Readers: A new list says Nigerians can get eVisas for Djibouti among 54 destinations, and the Philippines published visa-free Balikbayan lists that include several African countries. Sports: Zamalek host Djibouti’s AS Port in the CAF Champions League return leg after a 2-1 first-leg result.
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