AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEritrea–Sudan Diplomacy: President Isaias Afwerki met Sudan’s Sovereign Council chair Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Asmara, discussing bilateral ties and Sudan’s situation. Agriculture & Food Security: The Ministry of Agriculture reviewed regional work plans for the first half of 2026, including progress on soil and water conservation and the Comprehensive Small and Productive Farm Plot program, with 83% of targeted villages reporting at least one household implementation. Public Finance Oversight: The Auditor General’s office trained 75 internal auditors from the Ministry of Defense and other institutions on internal audit, ethics, procurement, and government financial management. Red Sea Security Risk: Reports say Iran is urging Yemen’s Houthis to prepare to disrupt Bab el-Mandeb, pushing the EU to bolster Red Sea missions as a closure could reroute shipping and raise costs. U.S. Visa Restrictions: A new U.S. proclamation effective Jan. 1, 2026 lists Eritrea among countries facing full suspension of new visa issuance. National Service Spotlight: Coverage renews criticism of Sawa military training and Eritrea’s indefinite national service system.
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