AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedia Freedom Debate: A new Djibouti-focused commentary argues real press freedom needs structural change: independent licensing, a journalist association, and a shift away from a system that benefits from “silence,” with young creators using social media to push back. Maritime Humanitarian Crisis: The Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment chair warned of a “grave humanitarian situation” aboard the hijacked MT HONOUR 25, where 17 crew have been held for over two months; five are now ill, food is reportedly reduced to rice, water is unsafe, and pirates have reportedly exchanged gunfire between rival factions. Regional Security & Piracy: The IMO echoed the urgent call for “immediate, safe, and unconditional” release of crews on HONOUR 25, plus the SWARD and MV EUREKA, as conditions deteriorate. Cyber Cooperation in the Region: IGAD’s Regional Cyber Drill 2026 concluded with Djibouti among participants, calling for stronger cross-border coordination and proposing a regional information-sharing and analysis center. Diplomacy & Mobility: A report on the Henley Passport Index notes Djibouti appears on visa-on-arrival lists for Pakistani passport holders, highlighting how travel access is shifting alongside regional ties.
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