AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRed Sea Security: Saudi Arabia has moved from planning to action, launching a 14-nation maritime defense coalition (with Djibouti among the signatories) to protect navigation through Bab el-Mandeb, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden as Houthi attacks keep disrupting shipping. Horn of Africa Diplomacy: A Horn of Africa Initiative trade facilitation roadmap workshop in Nairobi brought Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan together to agree priorities ahead of a ministerial meeting in Addis Ababa. Regional Peacekeeping: Uganda’s President Museveni pledged to rally leaders to strengthen the Eastern Africa Standby Force and push Djibouti, Comoros and Sudan to fully participate. Djibouti’s Security Role: Japan deployed a P-1 patrol aircraft to Djibouti for anti-piracy operations, underscoring the country’s growing military and maritime relevance. Somalia–Djibouti Links: Somalia’s public works minister met investors from Turkey, Djibouti and Sudan to discuss affordable housing and infrastructure projects. Sports & Access: Somali referee Omar Artan—assisted by Djibouti’s official Liban Abdoulrazack Ahmed—was appointed for the UEFA Super Cup after being denied entry to the 2026 World Cup by the US.
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