AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoAfCON Qualifiers Draw: The D-day draw for group qualifiers of AfCON PAMOJA 2027 is set for Tuesday, May 18 in Cairo, with 48 teams split into 12 groups and hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda guaranteed places—meaning only one extra team from each host group can qualify. Ethiopian Creative Breakthrough: Ethiopia’s screen talent is turning heads: at the 12th AMVCA in Lagos, Addis Fikir won Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa) and Out N’ About (Harar) took Best Series (Unscripted), with more Ethiopian shows earning nominations. Fertilizer Push: PM Abiy says major progress is underway on Ethiopia’s fertilizer plant with Dangote Group in Gode, aiming for 3 million metric tons of urea capacity. BRICS Tensions: BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi failed to issue a joint statement after Iran-UAE hostility flared, underscoring how West Asia conflict is reshaping bloc politics. Digital Identity Spotlight: Ethiopia showcased its Fayda Digital Identification Program at ID4Africa 2026, highlighting how FIN-based ID supports access to services.
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