AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Aviation Oversight: The European Commission updated its EU Air Safety List, banning 154 airlines from operating in European skies; Kyrgyz carriers were removed after safety improvements, while Air Express Algeria was added for serious safety concerns. Red Sea Security: Egypt pushed for activation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Council, but analysts note the bloc is largely non-functional amid Yemen’s war and wider instability—while a cargo vessel near Bab al-Mandeb reported an attack from a small boat and authorities urged extra caution. Djibouti in the Digital Race: Tunisia and Djibouti are exchanging expertise on cultural governance and digital transformation, and Djibouti is also set to benefit from the EU-backed Blue-Raman cable extension linking Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania to cut costs and boost connectivity. Kuwait Labour Rules: Kuwait’s Interior Ministry restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries and banned 27 others, including Djibouti, tightening the Gulf labour corridor. Regional Trade Pressure: Oil prices fell ahead of Kenya’s fuel review as Middle East tensions eased, even as shipping risks around key straits remain a live political and economic concern.
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