AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoScreenwriting & TV Development: The AuthenticA Series Lab (5th edition) is open for African screenwriters, selecting four projects for a Sept 2026–Apr 2027 mentorship and pitching at Series Mania in Lille. Sports Diplomacy: Uganda’s Addis Ababa embassy launched the 2026 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon with a promotional run at Entoto Park, drawing 500+ Ethiopian runners and tourism stakeholders. Ethiopian Arts on Screen: Behagerlij Studio’s 3D animated series “Sunday Morning” won the AGrAF prize at Annecy 2026, with global interest including Disney Channel/Disney+ development. Music & Visual Culture: Alewya’s new “Maktoub” video spotlights Afar’s volcanic landscapes, blending Ethiopian musical samples with Arabic and club influences. AI & Heritage: Ethiopian Academy of Sciences hosted a panel on “Artificial Intelligence and the Arts,” weighing creative opportunities against authenticity, IP, and ethics. Coffee Economy: Ethiopia hit a record $3B from coffee exports in 2025/26, driven by specialty prices and market expansion. Misinformation Watch: A viral Oromo-region video was debunked as footage from a South African TV drama, not real events in Ethiopia.
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