AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoKenya–US Health Deal Clears Court Hurdle: Kenya’s Court of Appeal lifted a block on a $1.6bn medical cooperation framework with the United States, letting the deal move forward even as critics warn about weak data protection, public participation gaps, and constitutional questions. Djibouti Diplomacy: In Mogadishu, Somalia’s PM received Djibouti’s new ambassador, Col. Osman Dubad Souguleh, with both sides pledging tighter cooperation on politics, security, and development. Regional Security: Rwanda’s Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga has taken over as Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, with leaders urging the force to rely more on itself as outside support declines. Horn of Africa Weather Watch: IGAD forecasts below-normal rainfall for much of the Greater Horn from June to September, including Djibouti, raising pressure on planning and risk reduction. Djibouti Development Push: UNICEF says a China-funded water project should reach 120,000 people with safer, solar-powered supplies and training to keep systems running. Red Sea Tensions: France says it has no confirmed reports of mines in the Strait of Hormuz but is preparing for possible demining, while Italy has already deployed minesweepers.
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