AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate & Food Security: IGAD’s ICPAC early warning says the Oct–Dec 2026 rains are likely wetter-than-normal, with southern Ethiopia, central/southern Somalia and north-eastern Kenya most exposed—key for agriculture, water and regional trade. Maritime Security: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia and Yemen met in Nairobi to boost Red Sea/Gulf of Aden cooperation, focusing on intelligence-sharing and coordination against piracy, illegal fishing and trafficking. Red Sea Trade Risk: The same corridor is seeing renewed piracy concerns, including a tanker hijacking off Yemen reportedly diverted toward Somalia. Regional Diplomacy & Visas: The US Embassy in Abuja will keep processing diplomatic and official visas (A/G/C), even as routine visa services moved to Lagos. Djibouti Economy & Exports: Lake Assal’s salt extraction—reportedly around 400,000 metric tons annually—remains a major export driver, alongside tourism and salt “pearls” for visitors. Energy Infrastructure: Ethiopia’s Koysha dam needs an extra €500m to finish, with GERD already supplying about 52% of national electricity.
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