AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Security: The IMO and the Djibouti Code of Conduct warn Somali piracy is back—vessel hijackings in the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean have left crews held hostage, including the Palau-flagged MT Honour. Red Sea Pressure: The same corridor is under strain from Iran-linked “Hormuz fees” claims and wider war spillovers, with analysts warning the piracy corridor is reopening from Hormuz to the Horn. Somalia–Turkey Energy: Somalia says Türkiye’s offshore drilling is entering a new phase after seismic work, aiming for positive results by year-end and also pushing to update a mining cooperation deal. Security Tech Transfer: A reported Houthi–al-Shabaab partnership is raising alarms over drone and explosives know-how reaching Somalia. Regional Connectivity: The EAC is moving toward a harmonised mobile roaming framework to cut cross-border communication costs, with Somalia among member states. Diplomacy Shock: Somaliland’s Jerusalem embassy plan keeps triggering backlash, including condemnation from Somalia and other regional states. Industry Watch: China set a record for solar exports in March, a sign renewable hardware demand is accelerating even as fossil-fuel prices stay volatile.
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