AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoRed Sea Security Coalition: Saudi Arabia hosted a Riyadh meeting to finalize a multinational maritime defense coalition to protect shipping and energy routes in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab and Gulf of Aden, with chiefs of staff from 43 countries plus the EU discussing a draft charter, command arrangements and next steps; 14 states including Djibouti backed the plan, and Saudi says the door stays open for more members. Djibouti in the Mix: Djibouti is named among the 14 signatories supporting the Saudi-led maritime initiative, underlining the Horn of Africa’s growing role in regional trade-security planning. Somalia Peace Mission Funding Pressure: In Kampala, troop-contributing countries including Djibouti met to address AUSSOM’s tightening finances as UN logistical support is set to end by December 2026, with leaders warning operations are already being weakened and pushing for sustainable, African-led logistics and funding. US Visa Overhaul for Africa: The US said routine visa processing will stop at its Abuja embassy and 24 other African missions from August 1, shifting applicants to regional hubs—while routine services continue in Djibouti and other select posts.
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