AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSomalia Security: The AU authorized AUSSOM peacekeepers to fight alongside Somalia’s federal forces against Darwish militia loyal to ousted Southwest leader Abdiasis Laftagaren, citing growing Al-Shabaab links as Baidoa comes under attack. Red Sea Cooperation: Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and Yemen met in Nairobi to strengthen maritime law enforcement, pushing better information-sharing as piracy, trafficking and shipping disruptions rise. Maritime Intelligence: Ethiopia also proposed a National Maritime Information Centre to improve coordination against threats in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. AU Financing: Ethiopia agreed to nearly double its AU budget contribution, moving to the Tier-One assessment level as the bloc faces financing strain. Energy Costs: Morocco’s oil and gas import bill jumped by $2.2bn during the Strait of Hormuz crisis, with Djibouti among African importers hit by higher fuel prices. US-Iran Sanctions: The US proposed secondary sanctions targeting Banque Misr UAE branches over dollar transactions tied to Iran. Regional Shock: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Somalia, with shaking felt in Yemen and reports of tremors near the Djibouti-Somalia border.
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