AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEthiopia–Eritrea Rift Hits the Red Sea: Ethiopia closed its Asmara embassy and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats, with Eritrea severing ties; the move also coincided with Ethiopia–Egypt diplomatic expulsions, raising fears of a wider Horn-of-Africa security spillover that could disrupt maritime enforcement around Bab el-Mandeb. Fuel Corridor Upgrade for Ethiopia–Djibouti: Scholars say the newly launched Damerjog–Dewele petroleum products pipeline (120 km) will cut reliance on road imports, boost fuel security, and deepen Ethiopia–Djibouti ties, with capacity for over 1 million cubic meters. Lamu Refinery Breaks Ground: Dangote’s East Africa refinery in Kenya’s Lamu County (700,000 bpd; ~$16–17bn) is positioned as a major regional supply and jobs engine, with Lamu Port as the logistics anchor. Red Sea Costs Climb: War-risk premiums for Saudi-linked tankers jumped sharply after Houthi gains near Bab el-Mandeb, lifting costs on routes Ethiopia still depends on via Djibouti. Yemen Hunger Warning: UN agencies report renewed Houthi-driven fighting is pushing 3 in 4 households in accessible areas toward hunger, with displacement and aid access disruptions worsening fast. Djibouti Connectivity Boost: The US Navy says 90% of unaccompanied housing at bases including Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti now has free Wi‑Fi.
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