AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEthiopia–Djibouti Energy Corridor: Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh and Aliko Dangote backed a $660m, 120-km refined fuel pipeline from Damerjog (Djibouti) to Dewele (Ethiopia), promising faster deliveries, lower logistics costs and less reliance on tanker trucks—while Djibouti expects higher port activity and jobs. Tigray War Risks Spillover: Fighting flared again as Tigray rebels launched attacks into Afar and Amhara, with reports of an internet blackout in northern Ethiopia and fears of a repeat of the 2020–2022 blockade. Red Sea Pressure on Djibouti’s Lifeline: UN and analysts warned that Houthi attacks and smuggling networks are tightening pressure on Bab el-Mandeb, raising war-risk costs for Ethiopia’s freight that still runs heavily through Djibouti. UN Refugee Chief on Displacement: UNHCR chief Barham Salih urged the Security Council to prioritize peace over indefinite aid as more than 117m people remain displaced worldwide. Oman Diplomacy at UNGA: Oman’s foreign minister held talks with Djibouti and others on regional security and maritime navigation as tensions mount. Counterterrorism Cooperation: Kenya, US Africa Command and the UK announced a new East Africa counterterrorism reporting platform launching Oct. 15.
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