AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGlobal Peace Watch: The 2026 Global Peace Index warns that record-high conflict levels are worsening fast, with 99 countries seeing deterioration and the economic cost of violence rising to $21.81 trillion in 2025, as AI-driven warfare outpaces diplomacy. Red Sea Trade Risk: Iran-backed Houthis and Iran signal possible escalation around Bab al-Mandab, with claims of a complete ban on Israeli maritime navigation—an immediate concern for shipping routes linking Djibouti and Eritrea to the Suez corridor. Agriculture & Food Security: In Gash Barka, Eritrea’s Ministry of Agriculture trained 174 participants on material and financial management, documentation, and cashier obligations to strengthen farm support and boost productivity. Media Skills for Industry: Eritrea’s Ministry of Information completed two months of photography and video production training for 19 staff and partners, covering cameras, lighting, color, sound, and evaluation. Youth Skills Pipeline: The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students provided three months of vocational training to 400+ college students, including solar installation, computer technology, electronics, satellite dish installation, and graphics. Mining Investment Signal: Alpha Exploration closed a second tranche of private placement financing to fund ongoing exploration work on its Kerkasha Project in Eritrea.
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