AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaritime Security: The IMO says piracy is back in the Gulf of Aden, with six vessels still held and more than 90 seafarers captive after the Aug. 20 hijacking of the tanker SEAMULL/“Sibu 1,” urging immediate release and stronger flag and coastal-state protection. Regional Cooperation: Ethiopia, Yemen, Djibouti and Somalia met in Nairobi to boost Red Sea and Gulf of Aden maritime law enforcement, with Djibouti Maritime Authority officials warning that global distractions can spur more attacks. Shipping Costs & Food Security: UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that chokepoint disruptions are driving up oil and container rates, worsening hunger as maritime routes become “collateral damage” in wider conflicts. Trade & Payments: PAPSS is expanding across Africa, now operating in 28 countries including Djibouti, aiming to speed cross-border payments in local currencies and cut reliance on costly correspondent banking. Local Business: Djibouti’s FC Ujeco was thrashed 8-0 in the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers, while Kawempe Muslim Ladies and Kenya Police Bullets advanced with perfect group records.
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