AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRed Sea & regional diplomacy: Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan issued a joint declaration in New Alamein calling for political and peaceful solutions as Ethiopia’s northern fighting escalates, stressing freedom of navigation and that Red Sea governance belongs to coastal (littoral) states, while also reaffirming Nile water principles and rejecting unilateral measures. Ethiopia–Eritrea tensions: Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed reiterated Ethiopia’s demand for Red Sea access after being sworn in for another term, even as Addis accuses Eritrea (and others) of backing armed opposition in Tigray; Eritrea denies involvement. Tigray fighting & humanitarian risk: Airstrikes and artillery in northern Tigray killed at least 17 people, including reports of a drone strike on an IDP camp, as federal forces press north and Mekelle’s control remains contested. EU warning: The EU urged immediate de-escalation, warning the Ethiopia–Eritrea deterioration could trigger a wider Horn of Africa conflict and called for full implementation of the hostilities agreement under AU frameworks. Asmara focus—bilateral talks: Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki met Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in El Alamein, emphasizing rejection of external interference and support for Somalia’s stability and unity.
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