AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEthiopia–Djibouti Energy Push: Ethiopia and Djibouti, with Aliko Dangote backing, have moved forward on a $660m refined-fuel pipeline linking Damerjog to Dewele, including major storage and a 120km line aimed at cutting fuel delivery time from about five days to one and reducing tanker-truck reliance. Djibouti Energy Infrastructure: Djibouti is also building a new Damerjog terminal with 375,000 m³ storage and up to 5m tonnes annual processing capacity to strengthen regional fuel supply. Red Sea Risk to Trade: With Bab el-Mandeb under pressure from Houthi activity, Ethiopia’s corridor remains highly exposed—reports note Ethiopia still routes about 96.7% of seaborne trade through Djibouti, while war-risk premiums and freight costs rise. Humanitarian Pressure in Djibouti: Djibouti says Yemen fighting is driving arrivals that could reach 10,000, stressing Obock host communities and the Markazi camp. Food Security Watch: IGAD warns acute food insecurity affects over 40.3m people across six states, with Djibouti among the worsening cases.
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