AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDjibouti–Somalia Security Ties: Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi praised Djibouti’s role in peace efforts during Beledweyne’s 49th independence anniversary celebrations, highlighting Djiboutian troops supporting AU missions against Al-Shabaab and stressing shared history, religion, and culture. Regional Trade & Roads: In Dar es Salaam, COMESA delegates discussed digitising the COMESA Yellow Card Scheme to speed cross-border motor insurance, reduce bottlenecks, and improve compensation for road-accident victims; Djibouti’s chairman David Boucher said digitalisation is key to keeping up with growing trade. Tourism Tech Spotlight: A new guide on Starlink’s rollout across Africa notes it’s live in 26 countries (with South Africa still absent), with typical monthly plans around $30–$55 and speeds often topping 100 Mbps—useful for travellers and remote tourism access. Maritime Disruption Watch: Oman and the IMO are coordinating a temporary corridor plan to help evacuate hundreds of ships still stuck after Strait of Hormuz disruptions, though mines and logistics remain major hurdles.
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