AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSmartPhilm Fest 2026 (Addis Ababa): CRAFT’s SmartPhilm Festival is spotlighting AI’s role in storytelling, with 112 films from five continents and themes that keep circling back to identity, community change, and staying human in an automated world. Ethiopia–India education ties: ENA reports 130 Ethiopian students receiving ICCR scholarships for studies across India, doubling from 65 to 130 after PM Modi’s pledge. Ethiopian Airlines in Africa’s skies: OAG data shows Ethiopian Airlines as Africa’s top carrier by outbound seats in June 2026, reinforcing its growing regional connectivity. Saudi interest in Ethiopia: Addis Ababa says Saudi firms Jo Drinks Factory and Soil Roasters want to invest, including local production and direct coffee sourcing. Art & empathy abroad: Belgian sculptor Koen Vanmechelen’s Venice exhibition uses hybrid works to challenge human isolation—an arts story with strong resonance for Ethiopian audiences. Sports youth inspiration: A Victoria youth group’s World Cup trip highlights how community tickets can turn dreams into real moments.
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