AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S. Visa Overhaul for Africa: Washington plans to cut visa-processing embassies and consulates across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, with Djibouti City listed among the remaining centers—meaning more applicants will be redirected to fewer locations. Horn of Africa Election Watch: Ethiopia’s 7th general election is underway, with tens of millions voting for parliament and regional councils; IGAD has deployed 26 observers, while reports flag delays and restrictions affecting journalists. Djibouti-Ethiopia Energy Deal: Djibouti’s ports authority says it’s waiting for Ethiopia’s participation in the next budget cycle to build an oil depot at the Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port, with financing expected via Ethiopian Investment Holdings. Red Sea Pressure Points: An IMF warning highlights how Middle East conflict keeps disrupting shipping and air routes, with Djibouti’s Bab el-Mandeb exposure still far from “back to normal.” Somaliland–Somalia Diplomacy: Somalia’s deputy prime minister reiterates Mogadishu is ready to resume talks with Somaliland, amid fresh tensions tied to Somaliland’s Jerusalem embassy plans. AfDB/WEF Financing Push: The AfDB and World Economic Forum launched the HRI Roadmap for Africa, aiming to mobilize private investment for fragile economies, with pilots already running in Djibouti.
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