AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoRed Sea security jitters: With US-Iran strikes escalating, Iran and Yemen’s Houthis are warning they could target or close key corridors—raising fresh fears for the Bab el-Mandeb route that sits by Djibouti and Eritrea and feeds global shipping. Djibouti diplomacy & independence: Djibouti’s 49th independence celebrations highlighted the country’s role as a Red Sea gateway and its US partnership, with cultural performances and talks on investment and security. Visa access for travelers: DR Congo published its 2026 eVisa eligibility list (including Djibouti), while Ethiopia says only Kenya and Djibouti get visa-free entry in 2026; India also released its 2026 eVisa list that includes Djibouti. Public health opportunity: WHO opened its Global Internship Programme to citizens of all 194 member states, including dozens of African countries, with placements across Switzerland and beyond. Regional mobility notes: Ethiopia also updated visa-on-arrival options, and multiple countries’ visa rules continue to shift for African travelers.
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