AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegional Security: Fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has intensified, with federal forces capturing Mekelle and reports—denied by Eritrea—of Eritrean troops crossing the border. The escalation raises risks for Djibouti as Ethiopia renews calls for Red Sea access and relies on Djibouti for most of its trade. Migration and Humanitarian Pressure: IOM says more than 20,000 people have crossed from Ethiopia into Djibouti since September 10. Yemen’s renewed fighting has also driven at least 3,700 people across the sea to Djibouti, mostly women and children, as aid agencies warn resources are stretched. Jobs: World Bank estimates put Djibouti’s unemployment rate at 26% in 2025, the third-highest among countries with comparable data. Football Governance: Police occupied Djibouti Football Federation headquarters amid clubs’ efforts to remove its president, according to reports.
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