AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCatholic Church in the Horn: Pope Leo XIV urged bishops of the Latin Bishops of the Arab Regions—including Djibouti—to “not be afraid of your smallness,” saying their mission is to make Christ present through the Gospel, sacraments, and service amid violence and hardship. Climate shock for Djibouti and neighbors: UNICEF warns that a “supersized” El Niño could put 162+ million children across eastern and southern Africa at risk, with Djibouti named among the most vulnerable; drought, extreme heat, and flooding threaten food, health, water, and schooling. Somalia security and spillover risk: EEPA reports heavy fighting in Baidoa, while regional updates also highlight ongoing efforts to strengthen maritime security around the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Digital infrastructure push: WIOCC secured $300m in investment from Africa Finance Corporation and Vision Invest to expand open-access fibre, data centres, and subsea assets across Africa—Djibouti Telecom is listed among WIOCC shareholders. Regional sports: Djibouti’s U20 men’s team is in Group B for CECAFA U20 AFCON qualifiers in Tanzania, alongside Uganda and Sudan.
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