AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDigital Connectivity Boost: The EU is backing Kenya’s Blue-Raman cable expansion with €37m to extend the Google-linked subsea network to Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania—aiming to raise capacity, cut costs and strengthen the region’s internet resilience. EU Funding for Digital Growth: Kenya also secured €102m under the EU–Kenya Digital Partnership for connectivity and digital transformation, with talks in Brussels tying the push to digital trade and data governance. Maritime Security Watch: UKMTO reported an armed-boat attack near Yemen’s Bab Al Mandeb that was repelled, underscoring ongoing risks for shipping through the Red Sea corridor. Coastal Pollution Concern: Researchers detected a “chemical cocktail” of common painkillers and antibiotics in Djibouti’s Gulf of Tadjourah coastal waters, pointing to untreated urban wastewater as a key pathway. Airlift Operations in Djibouti: At Camp Lemonnier, the torch for Air Force airlift rotations passed from the 133rd Airlift Wing to the 815th Airlift Squadron, as C-130H3 aircraft phase down and C-130J modernization continues. Labour Policy Shock (Gulf): Kuwait tightened domestic-worker recruitment, allowing hiring from only 10 countries and banning Djibouti among others—raising new compliance and sourcing challenges for families and agencies.
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