AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSudan Court Verdict: Sudan’s counter-terrorism court in Port Sudan sentenced RSF leader Hemedti and other officials to death in absentia, while WHO warns cholera could worsen as fighting and the rainy season approach. Horn of Africa Migration: IOM reports nearly 9,000 Ethiopian migrants have returned from Yemen via sea crossings to Djibouti, and a separate IOM update says African arrivals to Yemen rose in June, with Djibouti as the main departure point. Regional Trade & Energy: Ethiopia and Kenya signed a new electricity supply deal to boost cross-border power trade, and Kenya backed regional trade facilitation steps to cut delays at borders. Djibouti-Linked Logistics: Dangote’s planned Lamu refinery is framed as a potential boost for the LAPSSET corridor, while Ethiopia pushes avocado exports and plans more sea-linked shipments via the Addis-Djibouti Railway. UK Visa Rules: The UK updated its visitor visa list, adding 52 African countries where pre-arranged entry clearance is required for short visits. Yemen Tensions: Airstrikes hit Sanaa airport as Houthis say de-escalation has ended, with Yemen’s defense ministry disputing the claims. Human Rights: A report alleges Ethiopians on Saudi death row face executions without warning, calling for pressure on Saudi authorities.
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