AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEducation & Scholarships: iibGroup renews and expands its Chevening Scholarships partnership, adding Ethiopia alongside Cabo Verde and Djibouti, with three fully funded scholarships for 2026–2027 and a signing ceremony in Addis Ababa. US Visa Access (Africa, incl. Djibouti): The US State Department plans to cut visa-processing embassies and consulates across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 “hubs,” with Djibouti City listed among the remaining full-service locations; applicants in non-hub countries may need to travel for interviews and biometrics, raising costs and delays. Maritime & Regional Security: Yemen’s government tightens control along the coastline as Red Sea shipping remains tense amid risks around the Bab el-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden. Diplomatic Updates: Pakistan’s Foreign Office says no action will endanger the lives of Pakistani crew held by Somali pirates, while efforts to secure their release continue.
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