AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRed Sea Shipping Shock: Iran-backed Houthis warned Saudi ports and threatened attacks on Saudi-linked vessels near the Bab el-Mandeb (“Gate of Tears”), prompting tankers to reverse course and raising fresh oil-price and insurance worries for a corridor that carries a major share of global trade. AI Weather for Djibouti: China’s MAZU AI early-warning system is being upgraded and delivered in “Djibouti 2.0,” with satellite + ground observation integrated to improve disaster alerts for climate-vulnerable countries. Air Pollution Pressure: UNEP flagged Djibouti among countries with PM2.5 exposure above WHO targets, alongside Kenya and others, renewing calls for cleaner air policies. Global AI Governance Push: At WAIC in Shanghai, China-backed cooperation efforts led to a new intergovernmental AI cooperation organization, with Global South countries signing on and emphasizing practical, deployable AI. Maritime Crime at Sea: East Africa’s coast faces a growing threat from unregistered vessels used for large-scale drug smuggling, including a major meth seizure linked to coordinated satellite-based operations. Visa Access Update: Nigeria’s passport remains usable for 44 destinations visa-free/visa-on-arrival/e-visa, including Djibouti.
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