AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHorn of Africa Diplomacy: Djibouti’s President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh has been sworn in for a new term, with regional leaders arriving for the handover moment—South Sudan’s Salva Kiir and Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh Mohamud both traveled to Djibouti amid rising political tensions at home. Regional Inaugurations: Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed also attended, while China’s Xi envoy Losang Jamcan is set to follow up with visits to Djibouti (May 9) and Uganda (May 12). Travel & Safety Watch: Canada’s latest travel warnings keep Djibouti listed under “exercise a high degree of caution,” reflecting broader global disruption concerns. Maritime Crisis: In the background of the region’s movement, Somali pirates are holding the tanker Honer 25; crew report they’re down to boiled rice and have run out of medicines and clean water. Ethiopia–China Ties: Ethiopia and China reaffirmed their “all-weather” partnership, highlighting the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway and growing investment.
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