AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S. Visa Shake-Up for Africa: The Trump administration plans to cut the number of U.S. embassies and consulates processing visas across Africa from nearly 50 to just 20 hubs, with the change expected in June. Djibouti City is listed among the remaining hubs, meaning applicants may face longer travel and delays if their nearest post is removed. Horn of Africa Politics: Ethiopia’s 7th general election is underway amid unrest and tight media controls, with IGAD deploying 26 observers and thousands of polling stations opening after registration and security hurdles. Djibouti-Ethiopia Energy Deal: Djibouti’s ports authority says it is waiting for Ethiopia’s participation in the next budget year to start building an oil depot at the Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port, near the Ethio-Djibouti railway link. Regional Shipping Pressure: The IMF warns Middle East conflict disruptions are still reshaping shipping and air routes, with Red Sea traffic impacts still lingering near Djibouti’s strategic corridor. Film & Culture: Locarno Open Doors announced 2026 African projects, including a Somalia–Djibouti title, as the program gears up for August screenings and training.
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