AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoHormuz Mine-Alert: France says it has “no certainty” yet about reports of mines in the Strait of Hormuz, but is preparing mine-clearing options and could plug into a Franco-British-led effort; France already keeps demining capacity based in Djibouti, as Iran warns any renewed strikes could widen the war. Regional Climate Risk: IGAD’s seasonal outlook flags below-normal rainfall across much of the Greater Horn, with Djibouti, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan and parts of Sudan and Kenya singled out—raising pressure on water and food planning. Business Climate Overhaul: Egypt moves to cut capital-increase timelines and unify licensing to level the playing field for domestic and foreign investors. Djibouti Water Push: UNICEF says a China-funded, two-year project will expand solar-powered pumping, borehole rehab and water purification for rural and peri-urban communities, with training to keep systems running through 2028. Olympics Media Rights: The IOC signs a sub-Saharan Africa free-to-air deal for LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 via MMS, starting with the Dakar 2026 Youth Games.
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