AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEducation Reform in Egypt: Egypt’s school reforms are showing up in the numbers: attendance jumped to 87% from 15%, with UNICEF-linked data shared by Education Minister Mohamed Abdel-Latif during talks with the World Bank’s regional director for Egypt, Yemen and Djibouti. The ministry says teaching capacity rose by 33%, class sizes fell to under 50, and literacy improved through a national Arabic programme. Horn of Africa Politics: Ethiopia’s 7th general election is underway, with voting extended in some areas due to queues and security incidents reported in Oromia and Amhara; election operations also faced delays tied to online registration issues. Regional Security & Trade Routes: With Iran-U.S. talks stalled, attention is turning to the Persian Gulf and the Bab al-Mandab corridor, a key Red Sea route for global shipping that runs between Yemen and the Horn of Africa, including Djibouti and Eritrea. Climate Watch: The World Meteorological Organization warns El Niño is developing, with an 80% chance between June and August 2026 and likely impacts on rainfall patterns across eastern and southern Africa.
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