AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Security Shock: WFP says hunger is surging in Yemen as renewed fighting displaces families and blocks aid, with 74% of monitored households unable to meet basic needs and 18.3 million people facing acute food insecurity. Diplomatic Fallout: Ethiopia and Egypt trade expulsions of senior diplomats, with Addis accusing regional rivals of backing TPLF-linked forces. Red Sea Shipping Pressure: Italy signals it can boost its EU Red Sea naval role only if other countries step up, as Bab el-Mandeb risk keeps raising corridor costs. Djibouti Corridor Cost Reality: An analysis highlights Ethiopia’s heavy reliance on Djibouti—about 96.7% of seaborne trade—turning Red Sea disruptions into immediate price and supply problems for fuel and factory inputs. Regional Security Spillover: Ethiopia’s renewed Tigray war raises fears of wider conflict, while Somalia’s president moves through Djibouti and Ethiopia to shore up alliances. Maritime Safety & Piracy: Puntland retook the MT Honour 25 after pirates killed five crew members, including three Pakistanis, and repatriation efforts are underway. Energy & Industry Linkages: Ethiopia’s push for connectivity continues alongside the $660m Djibouti–Ethiopia fuel pipeline plans and Dangote’s Lamu refinery breakthrough, both aimed at strengthening regional logistics.
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