AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAFRIMMA Nominations: Kenyan artists Nikita Kering, Njerae, Bridgit Blue and Bien have landed 2026 AFRIMMA nods, with voting now open ahead of the Sept. 12 awards in Dallas; the event also expands into an AFRIMMA Music Fest featuring performances, fashion and cultural exhibits. Ethiopia–Qatar Diplomacy: PM Abiy Ahmed traveled to Qatar to pay tribute to the late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, underscoring Ethiopia–Qatar friendship. Ethiopia in the Spotlight (Aviation): Work has officially started on Ethiopia’s Bishoftu International Airport, led by Ethiopian Airlines, aimed at easing Bole’s capacity limits and boosting regional connectivity. Sports (Women’s Football): Kenya’s Junior Starlets qualified for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after a 3-1 win over South Africa (5-1 on aggregate), joining Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia as Africa’s representatives. Culture & Memory: International delegates at Ethiopia’s PI-SF toured the National Palace and Adwa Victory Memorial, linking security talks with Ethiopia’s historical legacy. UK Travel Rules: The UK tightened visa requirements for nationals of 33 African countries, including Ethiopia, affecting transit travelers too.
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