AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoYemen Red Sea Shock: Iran-backed Houthis say they carried out 129 Saudi airstrikes in 48 hours and have seized Mayun/Perim Island, tightening control of Bab el-Mandeb as ship traffic reportedly drops by half—raising fresh pressure on global energy and trade. Energy Supply Strain: Saudi Arabia temporarily shut a critical East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks, compounding disruptions from the wider Middle East conflict. Horn of Africa Tensions: Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of destabilising the region amid renewed diplomatic strain. North Africa Diplomacy: Algeria severed ties with the UAE and closed airspace to Emirati aircraft, with analysts linking the rift to broader Sahel and regional power competition. Senegal Space Push: Senegalese engineers are building homegrown satellites as Africa’s space race accelerates. Kenya Governance: President William Ruto appointed seven members to a key intergovernmental relations technical committee and granted IGAD officials ambassadorial honours. Weather Watch (South Africa): A cut-off low and damaging winds are forecast, with storms, hail and rough seas possible in parts of the country.
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