AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLamu Refinery Kickoff: Aliko Dangote broke ground on a $16bn, 700,000-bpd refinery in Kenya’s Lamu, with contracts already going to engineering firms and leaders saying it will cut East Africa’s fuel import dependence and expand regional trade. Ethiopia’s Energy Link: Ethiopia’s PM Abiy said the project will add a new regional source of refined fuel for Ethiopia, improving supply options and investment prospects. Ethiopian Airlines Fleet Boost: Ethiopian Airlines signed with Boeing for 10 freighters—eight 777-8Fs and two 777Fs—signaling continued cargo growth. Northern Ethiopia Crisis: Fighting around Alamata in Tigray has killed at least 52 civilians over three days, with fears of renewed escalation and impacts reaching Lalibela. Diplomacy in the Horn: Qatar condemned attacks on Ethiopia’s federal forces while the UAE backed the Ethiopian government; Somalia’s president also met Ethiopia and moved on to Djibouti as tensions rise. Digital and Education Push: ECA stressed multilingualism for cooperation; Ethiopia’s tourism ministry highlighted AI for tourism growth; and Ethiopia’s Mekelle University returned to the Times Higher Education rankings. Refugee Funding Alarm: UNHCR warned severe funding cuts could jeopardize protection and aid for 8.3 million displaced people.
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