AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaritime Security: Somali pirate attacks are spiking again off the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, with the IMO warning ships to stay alert as tensions tied to the U.S.–Iran standoff keep shipping risk elevated. Djibouti Link: The IMO is also pushing for urgent action to free 44 seafarers held by pirates in Somali waters, while recent incidents include an attempted attack on a bulk carrier reported near Djibouti. Oil & Trade Costs: Oil prices jumped after the U.S. canceled Iran’s license to sell crude and launched strikes, raising Brent and WTI as Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten shipping. Regional Logistics: ProCharter Aviation launched four new weekly Nairobi cargo corridors to Mogadishu, Kismayo, Djibouti and Juba, aiming to speed up East Africa imports/exports for time-sensitive goods. Policy & Finance: A new push is underway to strengthen Africa’s development finance resilience as global aid declines, with the next UN leadership change seen as a key moment for multilateral reform.
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