AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHorn of Africa Diplomacy: Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro says Somalia has abandoned past agreements and is interfering in Somaliland’s internal affairs, urging dialogue to resolve the Las Anod conflict. Djibouti Debt Watch: A new economic assessment urges Djibouti to tighten debt controls, reform state-owned enterprises, and boost domestic revenue, warning that public debt hit about 64% of GDP in 2025 even as projections show a gradual decline. Red Sea Security: Saudi Arabia has appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri to lead a new multinational maritime defence coalition with Djibouti among founding members, aimed at protecting shipping through Bab al-Mandeb, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. US Visa Bond Update: The US has raised the maximum refundable visa bond to $20,000 for applicants from Djibouti and other African countries under a permanent programme meant to curb overstays. Health Threat in the Region: Djibouti’s malaria resurgence risk is highlighted as the invasive urban mosquito Anopheles stephensi spreads across the Horn and beyond, turning malaria into a year-round threat. Football Governance: FIFA’s Infantino crisis deepens as national associations withdraw support after the collapsed $20 billion commercial plan, with CAF facing pressure to take a clear stance.
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