AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMaritime Security in the Horn: The IMO is urging urgent action over 44 seafarers held by Somali pirates, warning of worsening conditions aboard three hijacked vessels (food and water running critically low). Djibouti Code of Conduct in Focus: The IMO is pushing Yemen to adopt the region’s Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment information-sharing standards, aiming to set up a National Maritime Information Sharing Centre in Aden. Piracy Resurgence: Reports say piracy and armed robbery incidents rose 17% globally, with attacks spiking again in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden—raising risks for shipping that passes near Djibouti. UN Support for Somalia Under Threat: UNSOS funding is set to end in late 2026, with the U.S. cutting payments and logistics—seen as a major risk to the fight against al-Shabaab. Regional Trade & Connectivity: ProCharter launched new direct cargo routes from Nairobi to Mogadishu, Kismayo, Djibouti, and Juba, boosting East Africa market access. Investment Climate Watch: Jordan’s FDI jumped over 25% in 2025, while Dhaman’s report highlights broader Arab reform priorities.
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