AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRed Sea Security: Yemen’s Houthis renewed threats to blockade the Bab al-Mandeb “Gate of Tears,” a chokepoint between Yemen and Djibouti/Eritrea, after claiming attacks on Saudi oil tankers; shipping traffic reportedly fell and oil prices pushed above $100 as operators rerouted and insurers watched risk. Regional Diplomacy: The GCC and Jordan backed self-defence after Iran-linked attacks, while the UN chief warned the Middle East is nearing “the unimaginable,” as Washington debates tighter approval for military action against Iran. Djibouti-Ethiopia Trade: Djibouti and Ethiopia agreed a roadmap to operationalise the Galafi One-Stop Border Post, aiming for single clearance to cut delays on the Ethiopia–Djibouti corridor that carries most of Ethiopia’s trade. Human Security: Ethiopia announced arrests of 17 in a trafficking ring accused of moving 40,000 migrants via Djibouti and Yemen, with torture videos used for ransom. Church & Youth: At AMECEA’s plenary, young Catholics (including Djibouti as an affiliate) welcomed direct engagement with bishops on youth, governance, migration, and safeguarding.
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