AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Iran Sanctions: The US Treasury moved to revoke Banque Misr UAE’s correspondent banking access to US dollars, calling the bank a “critical node” in Iran’s shadow financial networks. Red Sea Security: Maritime officials from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia and Yemen met in Nairobi to strengthen information-sharing against piracy, trafficking and shipping disruptions across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Gulf of Aden Piracy: A tanker hijacked off Yemen was reportedly diverted toward Somalia, with the IMO warning that six vessels and more than 90 seafarers remain held by pirates and armed groups. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 6.0 quake near Somalia rattled residents and was also felt in Yemen, with reports of shaking near the Djibouti-Somalia border. Migration Reporting: IGAD urged journalists across the region, including Djibouti, to avoid sensational coverage that fuels stereotypes about migrants and free movement of persons. Horn of Africa Health: A malaria surge in Yemen is prompting Navy-linked surveillance efforts, with monitoring aimed at stopping spread beyond the region. Djibouti in Football: CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers set semi-final matchups, with Djibouti’s FC Ujeco highlighted after an 8-0 win over Djibouti’s side.
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