AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRed Sea Power Play: Egypt sent its foreign and transport ministers to Eritrea to deepen economic ties and press a “littoral states” line on Red Sea governance—an unmistakable jab at Ethiopia’s push for a lasting foothold after the long Nile-dam standoff. Somalia Transition Talks: IGAD urged Somali leaders to keep dialogue going after Mogadishu talks (May 13–15) ended without agreement on elections, constitutional changes, or the political transition. Djibouti Development Push: UNICEF says a China-funded, two-year water project will reach 120,000 people with solar pumps, borehole repairs, and water purification—training included to keep systems running through 2028. Regional Security Signals: Japan’s vice-minister attended President Guelleh’s inauguration, stressing Djibouti’s role in keeping Bab el-Mandeb navigation safe. Energy Infrastructure: Djibouti has started construction on the Sh20.7bn Fuelstor fuel hub, aimed at boosting regional fuel security as the EAC weighs refinery plans.
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