AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVisa Policy Shift: The U.S. plans to cut the number of African embassies and consulates that can process visas from nearly 50 to 20, with the change expected in June, as Washington tightens immigrant and temporary-visa rules. Ethiopia Election Watch: Ethiopia’s 7th general election is underway ahead of June 1, with thousands of polling stations opening on time but some delayed or closed over security and registration issues; IGAD has deployed 26 observers and held talks with the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission. Djibouti-Ethiopia Energy Deal: Djibouti’s ports authority says it is waiting for Ethiopia’s participation in the next budget year to build an oil depot at the Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port, with financing expected from Ethiopia’s investment arm. Regional Trade Disruption: The IMF warns Middle East conflict is still disrupting global shipping and air routes, leaving the Bab el-Mandeb corridor near Djibouti at about half its pre-crisis traffic. Investment Push for Fragile States: The AfDB and World Economic Forum launched the HRI Roadmap for Africa to mobilize private investment in frontier economies, with pilots already running in Djibouti, Somalia, Liberia and Mozambique. Culture & Film: Locarno Open Doors unveiled 2026 selections, including a Somalia-Djibouti project, as the program expands support for African filmmakers.
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