AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoYemen Crisis Hits Djibouti: The UN says fighting in western Yemen has displaced 112,000 people in two weeks, while nearly 3,000 have fled by sea to Djibouti after crossing Bab el-Mandeb—pushing Djibouti toward plans to receive up to 10,000 refugees as aid supplies and local services come under strain. Humanitarian Pressure: UNHCR and IOM warn arrivals are coming on overcrowded boats with limited food and water, with women and minors among the most vulnerable. Regional Security Shock: The Houthis’ push toward Bab el-Mandeb is also driving wider risks for shipping and oil flows, as Saudi and Yemeni forces exchange strikes with the Iran-backed group. Djibouti’s Strategic Role: A US think tank reports China has upgraded its Djibouti base with new communications and monitoring equipment, raising concerns about intelligence reach across the Middle East and Africa. Horn of Africa Politics: IGAD calls for sustainable funding for the AU mission in Somalia, as Somalia’s security support faces uncertainty.
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