AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRed Sea Security: Saudi Arabia named Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri as commander of its new multinational maritime defence coalition, with Djibouti among founding members, as planning meetings run Aug 12–13 and more states prepare to join. Shipping Risk: Separate reports say Houthi forces struck Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, while an Indian cargo vessel was hit and sunk off Yemen with all crew rescued—another reminder of how fast trade routes can shift. Djibouti Industry & Trade: Italy is deepening “science diplomacy” with Djibouti, including cooperation on research, higher education, and work around the submarine cable landing station. Health & Education: Qatar Charity has started building two primary schools in Djibouti to ease overcrowding and upgrade facilities. Connectivity & Data: Kenya is set for two new undersea fibre optic cables before 2027, boosting East Africa’s capacity as AI and cloud demand rises. Pharma Deal: Gypto Pharma and Djibouti’s Bacha Group signed an MoU to expand Egyptian pharmaceutical exports across the Horn and East Africa. Agribusiness: India says coffee exports reached 140+ countries in FY2025–26, adding Djibouti as a new destination.
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