AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRed Sea Security & Trade Routes: With Iran and Israel signaling an off-ramp after renewed strikes, attention is also shifting to the Bab al-Mandab corridor—Djibouti’s maritime chokepoint—where any disruption could quickly ripple into global shipping and energy prices. Digital Infrastructure for the Horn: Kenya secured €102m (about Ksh15.3bn) under the EU-Kenya Digital Partnership, plus Sh5.5bn for the African extension of the Blue Raman submarine cable—planned to link Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania—aiming to cut connectivity costs and boost regional digital services. Djibouti in Africa’s Growth Forecasts: IMF projections put Djibouti among the continent’s faster-growing economies, with 6.0% growth expected in 2026, tied to its strategic shipping role. Energy & Climate Watch: The WMO warns El Niño is likely to develop (80% chance) and could bring hotter conditions and rainfall shifts affecting eastern and southern Africa. Regional Tech & Policy Signals: A new scholarship call—the Helmut Schmidt Programme—targets future public policy and governance leaders from developing countries, including many Arab states.
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