AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEthiopia–Djibouti Fuel Corridor: Ethiopia and Djibouti, with Aliko Dangote’s backing, announced a $660m refined petroleum pipeline linking Damerjog (Djibouti) to Dewele (Ethiopia), aiming to cut fuel transport time from five days to one and reduce tanker pressure on the corridor. Tigray Conflict Escalation: Heavy fighting and a near-total telecoms disruption hit northern Ethiopia as Tigrayan rebels push into Afar and Amhara, raising fears of a repeat of the 2020–2022 blockade and internet shutdowns. Regional Hunger Warning: IGAD says 40.3 million people across six countries face acute food insecurity in 2026, with Djibouti among the hardest hit and conflict, drought and funding gaps driving the crisis. Yemen–Red Sea Shock: The UN Security Council condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, citing a naval blockade and rising displacement, while the wider Red Sea disruption continues to threaten energy supplies and maritime trade that also affects Djibouti’s role in regional logistics. Oil & Gas Deal Watch: Ardova-led consortium moves to acquire Powergas, expanding Nigeria’s compressed natural gas footprint and CNG rollout plans.
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