AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAir Links: Tracking data showed a Kenyan cargo plane flew from Djibouti to Sanaa and back, amid reports of repeated flights on the route since late October; the cargo was not identified. Military Hub: US, French, Japanese, Italian and Spanish forces held the Bull Shark exercise in Djibouti, practising crisis response and security operations across air, land and sea. China, which hosts a base in the country, did not take part. Red Sea Security: Djibouti’s foreign minister joined Egyptian and Somali counterparts in discussions that reaffirmed Red Sea littoral states’ exclusive role in securing the waterway. Culture: The first Djibouti Beach Festival brought local, diaspora and traditional performers together at Héron Beach from Nov. 5 to 7. Flood Preparedness: A new regional warning says El Niño could bring severe flooding to Djibouti and other Horn of Africa countries; aid groups have begun early preparations, including cash support and pre-positioned supplies. Rail Link: China agreed to provide $15 million in grants for spare parts and technical support to improve the Ethio-Djibouti railway’s reliability.
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