AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNorthern Conflict: Fighting in Tigray has renewed fears of a wider Ethiopia-Eritrea war. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Eritrea of “very severe” consequences over alleged support for rebels; Tigrayan claims that more than 1,500 federal soldiers were killed near Adet remain unverified. The UN is urging an end to the fighting and safe humanitarian access. Regional Ties: In Kenya, Abiy called for easier trade and travel between the neighbours, saying closer ties should bring shared prosperity. Health & Climate: Ethiopia is stepping up Ebola preparedness after Nigeria confirmed a case in a traveller who arrived via Addis Ababa. The UN warns an exceptionally powerful El Niño could bring severe heat, drought and floods, putting eastern Africa at risk. Economy & Energy: A new Sidama deal aims to build an avocado-processing plant capable of handling 150 tonnes a day, while Ethiopia is exploring nuclear power to meet rising electricity demand from AI development.
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