AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHorn of Africa Crisis: Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic ties after Addis Ababa closed its Asmara embassy and ordered 10 Eritrean diplomats to leave within 48 hours; Eritrea retaliated by cutting all ties, while Ethiopia also expelled an Egyptian diplomat and Cairo responded in kind. Regional Escalation Fears: The rupture is unfolding alongside renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray, with reports of blasts near Ethiopia’s army HQ in Addis Ababa and claims that the conflict could spread beyond borders. AU Calls for Restraint: The African Union urged Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint, use diplomatic channels, and avoid actions that could undermine regional peace. Frontline Developments: Ethiopia’s government says it is pushing back Tigray-linked forces, while Tigray leaders warn the war is regional and tied to Red Sea control. Local Security: Gunmen killed several police and security personnel in southern Ethiopia’s Geresse Zuria district. Economy & Reform: The NBE governor says Ethiopia’s financial reforms are improving FX flexibility, tackling inflation, and expanding access to finance. Culture & Tourism: Ethiopia marked Irreecha with calls for unity and reconciliation, while Jordan and Namibia highlighted shared cultural ties to boost tourism cooperation with Ethiopia.
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