AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBudget: Djibouti has cut its 2026 budget by 2.22% to 168.48 billion francs after revenue fell 12.88 billion francs short of plan by May. Spending also ran above forecast, mainly on operating costs. Elections: The Council of Ministers moved regional and municipal elections from February to April 2027 to avoid Ramadan, extending councillors’ terms until the vote. Trade and Ports: A new UN Economic Commission for Africa study says the AfCFTA could help Djibouti diversify beyond logistics and build industry. Meanwhile, Red Sea Bunkering has resumed VLSFO sales at the country’s ports. Regional Security: The UN says thousands of people have fled Yemen to Djibouti as fighting intensifies, while more than 65,000 refugees and asylum seekers inside Yemen face worsening conditions and disrupted aid. Ethiopia’s Sea Access: Ethiopian experts have described the push for a sovereign seaport as irreversible, underscoring the strategic importance of Djibouti’s port links to its neighbour.
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