AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate Risk for the Horn: UNICEF warns that El Niño is putting 162+ million children across eastern and southern Africa in danger, with Djibouti among the countries facing compounding threats to food, health, schooling, safety, and water and sanitation. Djibouti’s Digital Backbone: WIOCC Group secured $300m from Africa Finance Corporation and Vision Invest to expand open-access fibre, data centres and subsea assets across Africa—WIOCC lists Djibouti Telecom among its shareholders. Somalia–Ethiopia Maritime Deal: Somalia’s foreign minister says the Ankara Declaration now governs relations with Ethiopia, arguing sea access can be arranged on commercial terms that respect Somali sovereignty. Red Sea Security Drills: China’s PLA Navy carried out an anti-piracy drill off Somalia, with a Type 071 landing ship reportedly linked to training that may involve Djibouti. Somaliland Recognition Push: Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi is set for his first US visit, seeking broader recognition after Israel’s move. Regional Humanitarian Planning: IGAD’s early warning flags heavier-than-normal rains for Oct–Dec 2026, urging governments and aid groups to prepare for flooding impacts.
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