AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSomaliland Recognition Shock: Israel’s December 2025 move to recognize Somaliland as sovereign is still reverberating, with fresh debate over whether Africa will treat political reality inside inherited borders before tensions tip into violence. AI for Africa’s Economy: A new “AI Century” manifesto argues the next growth wave will come from citizen-led productivity, with SMEs and entrepreneurship treated like national infrastructure. Red Sea Power Struggle: The Horn’s security calculus keeps tightening as the Red Sea becomes a competition arena for ports, bases, and shipping routes—raising stakes for regional stability and global trade. Djibouti in the Spotlight: Djibouti’s strategic role shows up again, from major fuel-and-logistics buildout plans to ongoing international military cooperation. Health Push in East Africa: Gilead and WHO renewed a five-year partnership to accelerate kala-azar elimination, including major medicine donations and support for diagnosis and treatment access. Climate Pressure: A seasonal forecast warns of below-normal rains across parts of the northern Greater Horn, with food and water risks for rain-fed livelihoods.
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