AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRed Sea Logistics Boost: Saudi Arabia’s Ports Authority (Mawani) has launched a new cargo service linking Jeddah, Salalah, and the Port of Djibouti, aiming to strengthen Red Sea–Gulf trade routes and position the kingdom as a logistics hub. Horn of Africa Tensions: Ethiopia accuses Egypt of obstructing its Red Sea access after Cairo signed maritime cooperation with Eritrea—while fears of renewed conflict also swirl around Ethiopia’s northern front and wider regional proxy dynamics. Maritime Security Focus: The Red Sea remains a hotspot of power competition, and attention is also turning to the Strait of Hormuz, where France says it has no confirmed reports of mines but is preparing for possible demining. Health in the Spotlight: Gilead and the WHO have renewed a five-year partnership to push kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis) elimination, including expanded support for East Africa and added AmBisome donations. Climate Pressure: IGAD warns much of the Greater Horn faces below-normal rains from June to September, raising food and water risks for countries including Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Eritrea. Local Diplomacy: Somalia’s prime minister received Djibouti’s new ambassador, signaling renewed push on political, security, and economic ties.
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