AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHorn of Africa Security: Fighting between Ethiopia’s federal forces and Tigray’s TPLF flared again in western Tigray around Shererina, with both sides trading blame over violations of the 2022 Pretoria peace deal; reports also note Eritrean military presence and meetings involving Tigray-linked and regional militias, as fears grow of a wider regional war. Eritrea at the AU: An Eritrean delegation led by Chargé d’Affaires Biniam Berhe took part in the AU Executive Council session in Addis Ababa, highlighting Eritrea’s water and sanitation push—potable coverage rising from under 13% in 1991 to about 85%, with dams expanding from 138 to 850. US Visa Policy Shift: The US announced major changes to routine visa processing across Sub-Saharan Africa, including stopping services at Asmara from August 1 and redirecting applicants to regional hubs such as Kampala—raising new travel and access burdens for Eritreans and others. Red Sea Maritime Security: Saudi Arabia unveiled a new Red Sea and Gulf of Aden maritime security alliance with Eritrea among participating states, aiming to protect shipping routes amid ongoing attacks and rerouting pressures. Local Development Check-in: Eritrea’s Central Region held an assessment meeting on 2026 progress, citing major gains in terraces and water-diversion works and calling for coordinated implementation of development programs.
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