AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTigray Crisis: Drone strike on a displaced camp in Sheraro killed at least eight people, including a child, as Ethiopia’s forces press north and consolidate control after the weekend seizure of Mekelle. Parliament & Leadership: Ethiopia’s parliament re-elected Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for a new five-year term; he was sworn in as the House of People’s Representatives begins its new session, with Ahmed Shide elected speaker and Ayelech Eshete deputy speaker. Regional Tensions: Abiy again demanded Ethiopia’s Red Sea access, while neighboring states at a summit warned sea and Nile governance should be handled by coastal and riparian states—raising fears of wider conflict. Diplomacy in Focus: AU Chair Évariste Ndayishimiye congratulated Abiy, and Abiy welcomed South Africa’s Ramaphosa, signaling continued push for regional engagement. Maritime Rescue: Pakistan’s remaining three crew members from hijacked MT Honour 25 were recovered and flown to Addis Ababa, with departures for Karachi expected Oct 7.
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