AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDiplomacy & Culture: The Dominican Republic’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia received Duarte busts from the Duartian Institute, with one planned for Djibouti—marking the second official Duarte sculpture in Africa. Regional Security: AFRICOM says Somalia’s Al-Shabaab funnels part of its revenue to the wider Al-Qaeda network, stressing the need for cooperation across East Africa including Djibouti. Maritime Tensions: Saudi Arabia has unveiled a Red Sea and Gulf of Aden maritime defence alliance that includes Djibouti, as shipping risks tied to the wider conflict continue to disrupt trade routes. US Visa Policy: The United States made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, potentially requiring B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries—including Djibouti—to post up to $20,000 before visas are issued. Education in Djibouti: Qatar Charity has started building two primary schools in Djibouti to ease overcrowding and improve learning conditions. Football: CECAFA named Djibouti’s Liban Abdulrazack as assistant referee for the Kagame Cup final in Kigali.
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