AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoMigration Surge: IOM says more than 72,000 African migrants reached Yemen in the first four months of 2026—the highest level in eight years—driven mainly by departures from Djibouti (about 71%), with most arrivals Ethiopian. US-Africa Security Shift: President Trump unveiled a counter-terrorism plan that cuts America’s military footprint in Africa, favoring short operations and local cooperation over long deployments. UN Leadership in Vienna: Kenya’s Dr. Monica Juma has taken over as UNODC chief, pledging action on drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism. World Bank Boost for Egypt: The World Bank approved $1 billion to strengthen Egypt’s private sector and greener growth, with an extra $300 million tied to fallout from the Iran war. Markets Watch: Gulf stocks mostly slipped as drone activity and Iran peace-talk uncertainty weighed on investors, while Egypt’s shares rose. Djibouti Spotlight: Regional leaders kept flowing to Djibouti’s inauguration, reinforcing the Horn’s push for integration and trade corridors.
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