AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRed Sea Crisis: Houthi forces have seized Yemen’s Mokha port and Mayyun Island near Bab al-Mandeb, tightening control of a chokepoint carrying about 12% of global trade and pushing up war-risk costs; India warns attacks on Saudi civilian assets threaten freedom of navigation, while Qatar calls any de facto closure “catastrophic.” Humanitarian Fallout: UN agencies say fuel shortages are slowing departures, but thousands more Yemenis are still trying to reach Djibouti as displacement climbs. Energy & Shipping Pressure: With the Strait of Hormuz under strain, insurers and shippers are rerouting, raising prices for food grains and fertiliser moving via the Red Sea corridor. Regional Security: The US says a Red Sea security shift is coming “soon,” coordinating with allies. South Africa Watch: SA Weather Service warns very cold, wet and windy conditions for parts of the Western, Northern and Eastern Cape through Friday. Wildlife & Crime: In Kruger National Park, a poacher was trampled to death by elephants while allegedly lining up a shot at a white rhino. Sports: CAF clears Accra Sports Stadium for 2027 AFCON qualifiers, restoring Ghana’s home venue.
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