AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEthiopia Crisis Deepens: Explosions shook Addis Ababa as fighting between Ethiopia’s federal forces and a widening coalition of armed groups flared across Tigray, Amhara and Afar, with reports of heavy civilian casualties around Alamata and communications disruptions. Diplomatic Fallout: Ethiopia closed its embassy in Asmara and expelled Eritrean diplomats; Eritrea retaliated by severing ties, while Ethiopia and Egypt also expelled diplomats in a tit-for-tat escalation. Red Sea Pressure: Alarm grew over reported links between Yemen’s Houthis and Somalia’s Al-Shabab, raising fears for Red Sea and Gulf of Aden shipping; Italy signaled it could boost its EU naval role if other countries do. Somalia Regional Politics: In Jigjiga, Somali Regional State President Mustafe Cagjar was reelected and named a new 27-member executive council. Djibouti Corridor Costs: Analysis highlighted how Bab el-Mandeb disruptions keep Ethiopia heavily dependent on the Djibouti corridor, turning risk into immediate fuel and goods costs. Piracy Aftermath: Pakistan said survivors from the MT Honour 25 hijacking were moved to Garowe for care, while bodies of three Pakistani crew members will be repatriated.
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