AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoElectricity Access Push: The World Bank and AfDB say their Mission 300 has connected over 50 million people to electricity across 40 African countries, nearly doubling the pace since the initiative began, with major gains cited in Tanzania (7.5m) and Ethiopia (4.6m). Regional Security & Early Warning: IGAD and the African Development Bank launched SECURES-IGAD to strengthen early-warning systems and crisis prevention for Djibouti, Sudan, Somalia and South Sudan, linking alerts to faster action through CEWARN. Diplomacy Over Hostages: Pakistan’s law minister says the government is working through diplomatic channels to secure the release of 10 Pakistani citizens held by pirates in Somalia, with Pakistan’s mission in Djibouti monitoring developments. Sports, Djibouti in Focus: South Sudan thrashed Djibouti 6-0 in the CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship, while Djibouti’s football youth also faced heavy results in the wider CECAFA U-17 action. Media & Entertainment: beIN renewed Wimbledon broadcast rights across 24 MENA territories through 2030, including Djibouti. Diplomatic Appointments: Slovakia appointed a new ambassador for Djibouti and Ethiopia, based in Addis Ababa.
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