AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHormuz Prep: European allies are positioning ships and minesweepers for a possible defensive maritime mission to restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz if a US-Iran deal holds—France’s Charles de Gaulle has already transited Bab el Mandeb and is now in Djibouti, while the UK and Italy coordinate mine-clearing and escort plans. Canada Signals Support: Canada’s defence minister says it could contribute a vessel, demining help, or satellite imagery—if hostilities end “durably.” Kenya-Somalia Border Stalls: President William Ruto says Kenya’s April reopening promise failed because renewed fighting in Somalia—especially clashes involving Jubaland and Somali forces—pushed troops into Kenya and derailed talks. Djibouti Energy Push: Djibouti has started Fuelstor’s Sh20.7bn fuel hub in Damerjog, aiming to boost regional fuel storage and trading as East Africa races to secure supply. Piracy Pressure: In Karachi, families protest the continued captivity of Pakistani seafarers after Somali pirates seized the MT Honour 25, with rights groups urging urgent action.
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