AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRed Sea Security: Guards on a cargo vessel off Yemen’s coast repelled an attack by a small boat near the Bab Al Mandeb strait, with no casualties reported; authorities urged extra caution as shipping risks persist. EU Aviation Safety: The EU updated its Air Safety List, banning 154 airlines from European skies; Kyrgyz carriers were removed after safety improvements, while Air Express Algeria was added for serious safety concerns. Digital Connectivity for the Horn: The EU pledged €37 million to extend the Blue-Raman subsea cable into East Africa, linking Djibouti with Somalia and improving connectivity for Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania and the wider region. Kuwait Labour Rules: Kuwait’s Interior Ministry restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries and banned 27 others, including Djibouti, tightening Gulf hiring for many Horn of Africa families. US Immigration Pressure: A report says a US-linked deportation flight from Djibouti sent migrants to Eswatini, where they remain detained with limited ability to challenge their detention.
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