AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRed Sea Security Push: Egypt is calling for rapid activation of a Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Council, but analysts say the move is really about reshaping security rules in a way that could sideline the US role in policing the chokepoint. Maritime Risk Near Bab al-Mandeb: A cargo vessel off Yemen reported an attack by a small boat; no damage or casualties were reported, underscoring persistent dangers for commercial shipping. Djibouti in the Digital Race: The EU pledged €37m to extend the Blue-Raman subsea cable into East Africa, linking Djibouti with Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania to cut bandwidth costs and boost resilience. Kuwait Labor Curbs: Kuwait’s Interior Ministry restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries and banned 27 others, including Djibouti, tightening the Gulf labor corridor for African workers. US Immigration Pressure: A report says Trump-era immigration clampdowns are making it harder for African students and migrants to enter the US, with Djibouti listed among affected countries. Regional Diplomacy & Sports: Tunisia and Djibouti are strengthening cultural and digital cooperation via a technical delegation visit, while Nigeria reaffirmed plans to host the 2027 Africa Schools Games in Abuja.
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