AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Skills & Tech: Ethiopia hit a major milestone in the “5 Million Ethiopian Coders” initiative, reaching 5,005,146 enrollments ahead of schedule, with Abiy Ahmed urging more youth to register and learn ahead of a push toward 7 million by August 2026. Humanitarian & Livelihoods: New results on the DREAMS programme report higher consumption, savings, and asset growth for refugee and host households in Ethiopia and Uganda, pointing to entrepreneurship plus market access as a poverty-reduction model. Security & Mobility: EEPA reports flights suspended to and from Tigray amid escalating tensions, alongside reports of a drone strike and other incidents. Religious Violence: At least a dozen Orthodox Christians were killed and a century-old church destroyed in Arsi Zone attacks, with hundreds displaced. Hospitality & Jobs: MIDROC Ethiopia and IFC backed an $80m hotel expansion and refurbishment plan in Addis Ababa, aiming for green-certified properties and thousands of jobs. Diplomacy & Justice: Nigeria and Ethiopia signed a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement to repatriate convicted nationals to serve remaining terms at home. COP32 Prep: Ethiopia’s COP32 president-designate Gedion Timothewos briefed African ambassadors on preparations, with UNECA support.
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