AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRed Sea Security & Shipping: A cargo vessel near Yemen’s coast faced an attack from a small boat near Bab al-Mandeb; UKMTO says the attackers broke off and no damage was reported, underscoring ongoing risks for commercial shipping. Maritime Chokepoints & Trade Pressure: Iran-linked warnings and Houthi threats to blockade “enemy ships” keep Bab al-Mandeb and the wider Red Sea–Gulf corridor in focus, with analysts flagging major implications for global energy and supply routes. Djibouti in the Digital Corridor: EU funding is set to extend the Blue Raman subsea cable, with Djibouti connected into a wider digital corridor spanning Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania—aimed at lowering bandwidth costs and boosting regional connectivity. East Africa Connectivity by Sea: CU Lines launched its Turkey office, building a trunk-and-feeder shipping network that links Turkey with the Red Sea and includes Djibouti among key destinations. Regional Policy Watch: Kuwait tightened domestic-worker recruitment rules, with Djibouti listed among affected countries—another reminder of how Gulf labor policies ripple through Horn of Africa migration and household services.
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