AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS Visa Hub Cuts: The US plans to slash visa-processing missions across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, with Djibouti City among the selected locations—meaning applicants from non-hub countries may need to travel farther and pay more for interviews and paperwork. Red Sea Risk for Trade: Iran-linked threats to block Bab el-Mandeb and wider Middle East disruptions are again raising alarms for shipping and costs, with the IMF warning that Red Sea rerouting effects are still lingering. Djibouti Logistics Boost: Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) added a new “SRS” service linking Jeddah with India and Djibouti, aiming to improve Red Sea supply-chain connectivity. Djibouti-Ethiopia Energy Plan: Djibouti’s ports authority says it is waiting for Ethiopia’s budget participation to start building an oil depot at Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port, near the Ethio-Djibouti railway. Regional Business Signals: Dangote’s CEO says the refinery group is considering new pipeline and storage moves across southern Africa, while AfDB’s Africa Economic Outlook flags Djibouti’s growth at 6.9% in 2026.
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