AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRed Sea Security: A cargo vessel near Yemen’s coast came under attack from a small boat near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, prompting an exchange of fire; no damage or casualties were reported, but authorities urged extra caution as shipping risks persist. Trade & Transit: Egypt extended customs facilitation for transit shipments through its ports for six more months, keeping clearance without prior registration and explicitly covering indirect transit routes involving Djibouti and Ethiopia. Climate Watch: El Niño has officially returned, with scientists warning impacts vary by region but raising odds of drought, heat and extreme weather across parts of Africa and beyond. Digital Connectivity: The EU pledged €37 million to extend the Blue-Raman subsea cable into East Africa, linking Djibouti with Somalia and improving internet access for the region. Local Tech Diplomacy: Tunisia and Djibouti strengthened cultural and digital cooperation as a Djiboutian delegation visited Tunisia for training and peer-to-peer exchanges on digital cultural transformation. Regional Mobility: Kuwait tightened domestic worker recruitment, allowing hiring from only 10 approved countries and banning many others, including Djibouti.
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