AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEritrea Independence Day in full swing: Eritrea marked its 35th anniversary with major celebrations across Anseba, Southern Red Sea, and at the African Union in Addis Ababa under the theme “Our Resilience: Our Guarantee,” with officials stressing sovereignty, development priorities, and vigilance in the strategically sensitive Red Sea region. New air link: Badr Airlines launched a new commercial route to and from Asmara (via Port Sudan), aiming to expand travel options across Africa and the Middle East. Red Sea friction stays hot: Egypt rejected “non-Red Sea” states joining security arrangements, while Ethiopia warned Cairo cannot block its Red Sea access push—keeping the GERD-era rivalry and maritime governance debate front and center. Press freedom warning: Reporters Without Borders says global press freedom hit a record low, with more countries moving into “difficult” or “very serious” categories. Ethiopia election pressure: Opposition parties head into June 1 polls facing threats, insurgencies, and near-total media control, with Ethiopia ranked low on press freedom.
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