AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoSomalia Ties: Somali parliamentary speaker Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur’s visit to Djibouti brought a call for shared security, a new agreement on parliamentary cooperation, and meetings with President Ismail Omar Guelleh. He also toured Djibouti’s ports and Arta, underscoring the countries’ close political and economic ties. Regional Diplomacy: Chinese envoy Liu Xianfa is expected to visit Djibouti in November as Beijing sends diplomats across the Horn to promote dialogue. Eritrea, meanwhile, published statements it attributes to Ethiopian officials about Assab, reflecting growing regional tensions. Trade and Infrastructure: PetroChina is exploring a proposed oil corridor from South Sudan through Ethiopia to Djibouti, alongside storage and refinery plans at Damerjog. Domestic Affairs: Djibouti has cut its 2026 budget by 2.2% after revenues fell short of target and postponed regional and municipal elections to April 2027 to avoid Ramadan.
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