AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEthiopia–Eritrea tensions: Ethiopia’s army chief Birhanu Jula accused Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebels as fighting intensifies, with the TPLF saying it is waging a “defensive war” and seizing airports; a humanitarian source reports rebels captured Afar’s Erebti and displaced at least 150,000 people. Humanitarian and rights pressure: Human Rights Watch warned that reduced scrutiny is increasing risks to civilians as drones and attacks disrupt aid and raise fears of a return to the 2020–2022 civil war. Information war: A drone strike hit Tigrai TV’s headquarters in Mekelle, underscoring the conflict’s reach beyond front lines. Sudan rejects claims: Sudan’s army denied Ethiopia’s accusation that Khartoum supports Ethiopian opposition groups, saying it will protect sovereignty and warning of continued RSF support from Ethiopian territory. Eritrea–US policy shift: The US lifted sanctions on Eritrea and entities tied to President Isaias Afwerki’s ruling party, a move Eritrea welcomed as unjustified measures are removed. Regional security lens: Analysis highlights how Red Sea and Horn dynamics could widen conflict, with Eritrea’s role framed as part of shifting alliances. Sports politics at home: Kenya’s Harambee Stars drew Eritrea 1-1 after unpaid allowances disrupted training, a reminder that governance and welfare issues can shape national performance.
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