AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNorthern Ethiopia Conflict: Tigray forces seized civilian airports in Mekelle, Axum and Shire and clashed with federal troops, prompting Ethiopian Airlines to suspend flights to Tigray. The Tigray regional government says it has entered a “defensive war,” while the African Union Commission calls for immediate de-escalation, warning the airport takeovers violate the 2022 Pretoria peace deal. US Warns Against Escalation: The US ambassador condemned the TPLF offensive as an “unwinnable fight,” urging dialogue under AU mediation and warning of further sanctions. Regional Spillover Fears: Fighting also reportedly spread toward Afar, with clashes reported near Abala and Erebti, raising concerns the conflict could widen. Humanitarian Alarm: The US State Department urged an investigation into a reported drone strike on a Catholic Relief Services aid convoy in Sheraro. Climate Shock Watch: A “super El Niño” is forecast to drive major health risks across Africa, with WHO classifying the expected impacts as a Grade Three emergency, including Ethiopia among high-risk countries. Trade Policy: Ethiopia says WTO accession talks are in the final stretch, while the Ethiopian Chamber pushes AfCFTA readiness through training and competitiveness support.
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