AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoScience & Education Ties: Italy’s Universities and Research Minister Anna Maria Bernini visited Djibouti to launch a new phase of cooperation in scientific research and higher education, also highlighting digital infrastructure and a submarine telecom cable landing station project under Rome’s Mattei Plan. US Visa Rules for Travelers: The U.S. made its visa bond programme permanent, meaning consular officers may require certain B1 business and B2 tourism applicants from 50 countries (including Djibouti) to post a refundable deposit up to $20,000 before a visa is issued—refunded if rules are followed and the traveler leaves on time. Regional Security: Saudi Arabia announced a new Red Sea maritime security alliance with Djibouti, Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia (plus Saudi, Jordan and Yemen), aimed at protecting shipping routes amid ongoing attacks and disruptions. Travel Context: With Djibouti positioned as a key maritime hub on the Eastern migration corridor, the week’s coverage also underscored how migration pressures and smuggling risks shape travel and movement across the Horn.
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