AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoRed Sea Security & Shipping: Saudi Arabia named Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri as commander of its new multinational maritime defence coalition, with Djibouti among the founding members, as Houthis continue targeting tankers and warning of escalation around Bab el-Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden. Visa Costs for Business Travel: The U.S. made a permanent refundable visa bond programme for B-1/B-2 applicants, raising the maximum bond to $20,000; Djibouti is listed among affected countries, with consular officers deciding case-by-case. Djibouti’s Trade & Industry: Gypto Pharma and Djibouti’s Bacha Group signed an MoU to expand Egyptian pharmaceutical exports across the Horn and East Africa. Digital & Port Resilience: China’s MAZU AI weather early-warning system is already deployed in Djibouti, improving forecasts and sending alerts to port and frontline teams. Regional Connectivity: Kenya is set to gain new undersea fibre capacity before 2027, reinforcing East Africa’s role as a connectivity hub.
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