AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEthiopia–Eritrea Rift: Ethiopia closed its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats within 48 hours, accusing them of threats to national security; Eritrea retaliated by severing ties, as explosions were reported in Addis Ababa and fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a wider Horn of Africa spillover. Red Sea Pressure on Djibouti Corridor: With Houthi attacks and Bab el-Mandeb risk, Red Sea war-risk premiums for Saudi-linked tankers jumped sharply, adding cost pressure to regional logistics that still lean heavily on Djibouti. Yemen Food Crisis: UN agencies warn hunger is surging as renewed fighting displaces families; in accessible areas, about 75% of households can’t meet basic food needs. Djibouti–Ethiopia Fuel Deal: Scholars say the Damerjog–Dewele petroleum products pipeline (Djibouti to Ethiopia) will boost fuel security and deepen economic ties, easing reliance on road transport. Maritime Rescue Update: Pakistan says four of 10 crew members from the MV Honour 25 hijacking have been retrieved and are set to arrive in Karachi, with the remaining crew still aboard. China Footprint Watch: China opened a new joint military training and support facility in Laos, signaling a growing overseas military presence.
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