AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoHorn of Africa Diplomacy: South Sudan President Salva Kiir returned to Juba after visits to Djibouti and Uganda, using the trips to push peace, security, trade and regional integration. Djibouti Energy Push: Djibouti has started construction of the Sh20.7bn Fuelstor fuel terminal in the Damerjog corridor, aiming to boost energy security and act as a regional storage and trading hub for petroleum products, LPG and other commodities. Maritime Pressure in the Region: France’s Charles de Gaulle carrier group transited Bab el-Mandeb safely and is now in Djibouti, as Europe and allies prepare for possible Hormuz security steps amid ongoing shipping risk. Border Tensions: Kenya’s Ruto said the Kenya–Somalia border reopening stalled because renewed fighting inside Somalia pushed Somali forces into Kenya and worsened uncertainty. Piracy Fallout: Families in Karachi and rights groups renewed calls for action over Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates, with reports of harsh conditions and rising ransom demands.
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