AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHorn of Africa Migration: IOM reports nearly 9,000 Ethiopian migrants stranded in Yemen have returned home, with sea crossings to Djibouti followed by onward repatriation, as agencies warn smugglers and insecurity keep irregular routes dangerous. Regional Migration Flows: A separate IOM DTM update says African arrivals to Yemen jumped in June (+10% month-on-month), with Djibouti as the main departure point (80%), and most landings in Abyan. Climate & Humanitarian Preparedness: IGAD’s ICPAC and Action Against Hunger launched a $4.5m, 24-month anticipatory action project (IMPAACT) to protect about 243,801 people across Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti by linking climate forecasts to faster, coordinated aid. Trade & Connectivity: Kenya backs regional trade facilitation reforms under the Horn of Africa Initiative, pushing faster border clearance, non-tariff barrier removal, and cargo tracking—while also seeking stronger support for the Lamu corridor tied to the Dangote refinery. UK Visa Rules: The UK updated its visitor visa list, adding 52 African countries to the “visa required” category for stays under six months, a move that could affect regional travel and mobility. Sudan Court Update: EEPA reports Sudan’s counter-terrorism court sentenced RSF leader Hemedti and others to death in absentia, as WHO warns cholera risks may worsen with ongoing fighting.
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