AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMaritime Security: The IMO says piracy is back in the Gulf of Aden, with six vessels still held by pirates and armed groups after the Aug. 20 hijacking of the SEAMULL, leaving more than 90 seafarers captive and families in limbo; the agency is urging flag and coastal states to act fast and push for an immediate, unconditional release. Regional Cooperation: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Yemen and Somalia met in Nairobi for a maritime law enforcement dialogue to strengthen information-sharing and coordination to protect the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Food & Trade Pressure: UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that disruptions at major sea chokepoints are driving hunger, calling maritime routes “collateral damage” in conflicts and stressing navigation must not be used as coercion. Djibouti-Ethiopia Link: A new analysis highlights Djibouti’s “burden sharing” appeal over Bab el-Mandeb risks, noting Ethiopia’s trade dependency on Djibouti ports makes any strait disruption potentially destabilizing. Economy & Mobility: PAPSS is expanding cross-border payments in local currencies, now including Djibouti, while South Africans can travel visa-free to Djibouti among other African destinations.
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