AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNorthern Ethiopia Conflict: Ethiopia’s army chief accused Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebels as fighting flared again, with the TPLF seizing airports and pushing toward Afar and Amhara; a humanitarian source said rebels captured Erebti and displaced at least 150,000 people in Afar, while a drone hit the Tigrai TV headquarters in Mekelle. Humanitarian Pressure in the Horn: The UN warned the renewed Ethiopia clashes could disrupt aid and threaten the 2022 peace deal, as Djibouti urged de-escalation and called for dialogue. Yemen Refugee Surge to Djibouti: UNHCR said nearly 4,000 people crossed from Yemen to Djibouti recently, and Djibouti’s foreign minister told the UN it faces mounting pressure, with arrivals expected to reach 10,000 without more support. Djibouti’s Energy Build-Out: Djibouti began construction of a Damerjog terminal with 375,000 m³ storage and near 5 million tonnes annual processing to supply Ethiopia. Regional Trade Reliance: Ethiopia still routes about 96.7% of seaborne trade through Djibouti, underscoring how corridor disruptions can quickly hit landlocked Ethiopia.
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