AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNile Water Politics: Egypt’s irrigation minister Hani Sewilam says Cairo “will not allow” Ethiopia to build new Nile dams, urging a legally binding GERD data-sharing mechanism and warning Sudan is left in “extremely difficult” conditions without operational release information. Eritrea at the AU: An Eritrean delegation led by Chargé d’Affaires Biniam Berhe took part in the AU Executive Council, highlighting Eritrea’s water and sanitation push—potable coverage rising from under 13% in 1991 to 85%, with dams expanding from 138 to 850. Tigray War Risks: New reporting points to renewed clashes in western Tigray and the “Army 70” cross-border incursion, raising fears the Pretoria peace framework is fraying. Regional Security: Saudi Arabia announced a Red Sea/Gulf of Aden maritime security alliance including Eritrea, aiming to protect shipping amid ongoing attacks and rerouting pressures. Health & Society: World Breastfeeding Week was observed in Asmara, with health officials urging mothers and communities to strengthen breastfeeding practices. US Visa Shock for Eritreans: Washington’s shift to regional visa hubs means Eritreans are redirected to Kampala for routine processing, adding major travel burdens.
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