AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoRed Sea Security: EU’s Aspides mission is still short on warships to escort merchant traffic through Bab el-Mandeb, with Italy saying it will add ships only if other Europeans match the effort—an issue that matters for Djibouti since much of Ethiopia’s fuel and cargo still flows through its corridor. Horn of Africa Flashpoint: Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic ties after explosions in Addis Ababa and a drone attack on defense sites, with Ethiopia expelling 10 Eritrean diplomats and Eritrea retaliating—raising fears the northern conflict could spill into a wider regional confrontation. Ethiopia–Tigray Fighting: Ethiopian forces say they have recaptured Mekelle’s Alula Aba Nega Airport as fighting intensifies across Tigray and neighboring regions. Somalia Piracy Aftermath: Pakistan says arrangements are underway to repatriate the remains of three sailors killed during the MT Honour 25 operation, while four survivors are expected to arrive in Karachi. Regional Humanitarian Pressure: UN warns Yemen hunger is worsening, with three out of four families struggling for food as fighting disrupts supplies. Djibouti–Ethiopia Trade/Infrastructure: Scholars say the Damerjog–Dewele petroleum products pipeline will boost Ethiopia’s fuel security and deepen economic ties with Djibouti.
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