AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoStudio 11 in Addis Ababa: Two Ethiopian artists, photographer Nafkot Gebeyehu and painter Zion Yaynu, turned a shared studio into a women’s art hub—hosting exhibitions and launching a residency with space, mentorship, and professional guidance for emerging female creatives. Press freedom in Ethiopia: The Committee to Protect Journalists urged Ethiopian authorities to immediately release five journalists detained since 2023 on terrorism charges, saying officials are pressuring them to apologize for involvement in an insurgency to secure release. Ethiopia in the global spotlight: A report says Ethiopia’s US$12.5bn Bishoftu airport project is drawing US–China competition, with Chinese firms dominating shortlisted bids while Washington signals future tech and equipment opportunities. Culture across borders: The BRICS Culture Ministers’ meeting in Bhopal adopted the “Bhopal Declaration,” calling for expanded cooperation in cultural and creative industries, digital tools, and heritage preservation—explicitly including Ethiopia. Icons and faith art: An exhibition on Orthodox Christian icons notes Ethiopia’s place in the wider icon tradition, tracing how the practice spread across regions including Ethiopia.
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