AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRed Sea Sovereignty: Ethiopia’s chief whip says the push for seaport ownership is an “existential” national interest tied to history and legal rights, arguing external actors and local agents still try to block access. Ebola & Borders: The U.S. is tightening Ebola screening and ordering Congo’s World Cup team to isolate for 21 days before entry. Sahel Security Tech: In northern Mali, rebels report shooting down a Russian Shahed-136 (Garpiya-A1) drone—first confirmed use in the Sahel—raising fresh questions about how Chinese-made components keep feeding battlefield drones. Migration Pressure: Morocco is carrying out mass deportations of sub-Saharan migrants, with the EU backing border externalization as a June migration pact deadline nears. Tabaski Supply Shock: In West Africa, Eid demand is colliding with blocked routes and export bans, pushing sheep prices up in Ivory Coast and Senegal.
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