AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoU.S. Visa Access in Africa: The State Department plans to cut the number of embassies and consulates that process U.S. visas across Africa from nearly 50 to just 20 hubs, with Djibouti listed among the remaining sites—changes expected in June. Horn of Africa Politics: Djibouti opposition figure Alexis Mohamed Gueldon accuses Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of weakening Somalia’s federal system, pointing to widening tensions between Mogadishu and Puntland. Djibouti in the Spotlight (Film): Locarno Open Doors 2026 has selected a Somalia–Djibouti project, “Accept My Plea For Burial,” alongside other African titles exploring themes like motherhood, colonialism, and music. Ethiopia Election Watch: Ethiopia’s 7th general election is underway amid reports of delays and restricted press freedom, with regional observers including an IGAD mission deputized by Djibouti’s former National Assembly president Mohamed Ali Houmed. Arts & Culture (Sports Film Angle): Coverage also highlights Mohamed Salah’s World Cup story—tying Egypt’s football legacy to the wider region’s cultural spotlight.
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