AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHorn of Africa Security: Egypt’s Al-Sisi met Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Eritrea’s Isaias Afwerki at the Alamein Africa Forum, pledging support for sovereignty and pushing coordination on Red Sea security as tensions with Ethiopia deepen. Ethiopia–Tigray Conflict: Ethiopia’s federal forces reportedly retook Mekelle’s main airport after renewed fighting, raising fears the Tigray war could widen across the Horn. Diplomacy Under Strain: Ethiopia and Eritrea cut ties amid escalating northern conflict, while Egypt also rejected using Nile water for political leverage, urging peaceful solutions. Regional Trade & Investment: Al-Sisi called for stronger intra-African trade and private-sector-led integration, as Kenya’s Lamu prepares for the Dangote refinery with new affordable housing funding. Finance Expansion: NCBA says it is targeting Ethiopia and the DRC for growth, prioritising acquisitions over building from scratch. Maritime & Security Cooperation: Denmark’s ambassador in Ghana highlighted a 10-year maritime partnership that helped reduce piracy, alongside a women-led Gulf of Guinea security conference.
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