AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoYemen Refugee Crisis: Djibouti’s Obock has become a front door for people fleeing Yemen’s renewed fighting, with UNHCR saying nearly 3,000 arrived in under a week after dangerous sea crossings, straining shelter, food, clean water and healthcare. Red Sea Pressure: Houthi advances around Perim and Mokha are keeping Bab el-Mandeb risk high, pushing up freight costs for Ethiopia’s Djibouti corridor and raising fears of wider disruption to regional trade. Fuel Corridor Deal: Ethiopia and Djibouti, with Aliko Dangote’s backing, unveiled a $660m refined-products pipeline linking Damerjog to Dewele, aiming to cut fuel transport time and reliance on tanker trucks within about 18 months. Ethiopia Conflict Escalation: Tigray rebels’ renewed offensives are reported across Afar and Amhara, alongside an internet disruption in the north that revives fears of a repeat of the 2020–2022 blockade. UN Warning on Displacement: UNHCR chief Barham Salih urged the UN Security Council to prioritize peace over endless aid as Yemen displacement worsens and more than 117 million people remain displaced worldwide. Food Insecurity: IGAD reports over 40.3 million people across six countries face acute food insecurity, with Djibouti among the hardest hit.
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