AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEthiopia Election Silence: Ethiopia has entered the mandatory electoral silence ahead of its June 1 general election, with the National Election Board saying logistical and operational preparations are complete and results expected around June 11. Regional Election Monitoring: IGAD’s Election Observation Mission has been deployed to Ethiopia, led by Speciosa Wandira-Kazibwe, with short-term observers set to monitor polling, counting, and complaints mechanisms. Djibouti Link in Horn Politics: Djibouti’s role also shows up in regional maritime and governance efforts, including the IMO-backed Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment warning that Somali piracy is “suppressed, but not eradicated,” citing the continued captivity of the Palau-flagged tanker MT Honour 25. AfDB/WEF Financing Push: The AfDB and World Economic Forum launched the Humanitarian and Resilience Investing roadmap, with pilots already underway in Djibouti alongside Liberia, Somalia, and Mozambique. Somaliland Tensions: Somaliland’s president accused Somalia and Djibouti of interference amid renewed fallout over Somaliland’s Israel ties and plans tied to Jerusalem. Horn Humanitarian Pressure: Somalia’s humanitarian crisis is worsening, with aid groups warning of severe food insecurity and acute malnutrition, while Djibouti’s bishop calls for sustained international solidarity.
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