AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoJournalism Under Pressure: South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy and his local fixer Kooki Mahmoud are reportedly missing in Djibouti, prompting the Committee to Protect Journalists to urge authorities to clarify their whereabouts and ensure their safety. Red Sea Security: Saudi Arabia says it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, as black smoke and flames were reported near King Khalid International Airport and flights faced major disruption. Humanitarian Fallout: UN agencies report more than 112,000 people displaced in Yemen, with nearly 3,000 fleeing by sea to Djibouti as fighting intensifies around Bab el-Mandeb. Regional Response: The AU called for Red Sea de-escalation, warning attacks on economic infrastructure and threats to shipping could hit African economies hard. Djibouti’s Role: Italy is preparing naval escorts through Bab el-Mandeb, and Djibouti is named among partners in a new multinational maritime defense coalition. Local Watch: Djibouti also faces added pressure as refugee arrivals rise, while aid groups expand support for vulnerable families.
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