AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEthiopian National Dialogue: Participants say Ethiopia’s ongoing national dialogue is generating consensus on key reforms, with four working groups already agreeing on recommendations across religious affairs, peacebuilding, government structure, and anti-corruption. Women in the Arts: In Addis Ababa, two Ethiopian artists turned a shared studio into Studio 11, now running exhibitions and a women-focused residency with mentorship for emerging creatives. Food Security Alert: El Niño could hit over 70% of Ethiopia’s crop production, pushing FAO to launch an urgent $50m appeal to protect millions ahead of the kiremt rains. Digital Skills for Youth: Ethiopia’s push for practical digital training is highlighted as a way to help young people build real careers inside the country’s digital ecosystem. Regional Migration Pressure: South Africa’s Home Affairs says it spent R292m on repatriations and is seeking reimbursement from Malawi, Nigeria, and Ethiopia, as xenophobic attacks and tensions rise. Culture & Heritage Diplomacy: BRICS culture ministers concluded with the Bhopal Declaration, backing cooperation on creative industries, digitisation, and cultural property protection—Ethiopia included. Ethiopia in Global Humanitarian Work: A tech-for-health partnership supports cleft lip and palate care for vulnerable children in Ethiopia, using refurbished devices to expand treatment access.
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