AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLand Restoration & Desertification: UN Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (17 June) spotlighted “Restore the Land. Unlock.” as degraded land threatens food, water, biodiversity and climate resilience, with rangelands highlighted as a lifeline for billions. Electricity Access (Mission 300): The World Bank and AfDB say Mission 300 has connected over 50 million people to electricity across 40 countries, nearly doubling connection pace, including 4.6 million in Ethiopia and 7.5 million in Tanzania. Djibouti Logistics & Readiness: At Camp Lemonnier, the 726th EMSS Traffic Management Office is described as a key logistics hub for moving personnel and cargo supporting operations across the Horn of Africa. Red Sea Security Prep (Djibouti link): Germany is sending two ships to Djibouti for refuelling/restocking while preparing for possible mine-clearing work tied to wider Red Sea and Hormuz contingencies. Green Legacy (Ethiopia): Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative says more than 8 billion seedlings are ready for the 2026 planting season, aiming to expand forest cover and boost fruit-tree planting for nutrition and livelihoods.
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