AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUrban Malaria Alarm: Djibouti’s malaria rebound is being blamed on the invasive, daytime-biting Anopheles stephensi mosquito—now spreading across the Horn and beyond—pushing WHO warnings that tens of millions in African cities are at risk. Red Sea Shipping Security: Saudi Arabia has appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri to lead a new Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition with 14 founding countries including Djibouti, aiming to protect Bab el-Mandeb, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden as Houthi attacks disrupt trade. Djibouti’s Tech for Resilience: China’s MAZU AI weather early-warning system has been deployed in Djibouti, helping port and frontline teams forecast extreme weather up to 24 hours ahead. Somalia Mission Shift: Funding pressure is forcing a rethink of AU’s Somalia peacekeeping, with leaders discussing an earlier, orderly troop exit and more emphasis on political dialogue. Trade & Connectivity: Kenya’s planned new undersea fibre cables are set to boost international bandwidth before 2027, reinforcing East Africa’s role as a digital hub. Regional Business Link: Gypto Pharma and Djibouti’s Bacha Group signed an MoU to expand Egyptian pharmaceutical exports to East Africa.
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