AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDjibouti Environment: A new study found common medicines—including ibuprofen, caffeine and antibiotics—showing up in Djibouti’s Gulf of Tadjourah coastal waters, pointing to untreated urban wastewater risks for a key marine biodiversity hotspot. EU Aviation Safety: The EU Air Safety List update now bans 154 airlines from European skies, including carriers certified in Djibouti, while also adding Air Express Algeria over serious safety concerns. Regional Connectivity: Kenya’s EU-backed digital push includes €102m for the EU–Kenya Digital Partnership and €37m to extend the Blue Raman subsea cable, linking Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania to a wider international data corridor. Gulf Labour Rules: Kuwait tightens domestic worker recruitment, banning hiring from 27 countries including Djibouti, and limiting approved sourcing to a smaller list. Climate Watch: The WMO says El Niño is back and warns it can shift rainfall patterns, with Djibouti among places facing below-normal rains in the June–September season. UN Leadership: Monica Juma was sworn in as UNODC Executive Director and UN Vienna Chief, pledging integrity and a focus on peace, security and the rule of law.
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