AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTech & Investment: Apple is in talks with Ethiopia’s MinT and the Ethiopian Investment Commission in Addis Ababa, aligning its East Africa strategy with “Digital Ethiopia 2030,” after earlier progress on modernizing payments. EU–Ethiopia Ties: The EU says cooperation is deepening across trade, investment, development, education, and even culture, pointing to a recent business forum and a lifted visa advance requirement for Ethiopians. Economic Independence: PM Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Hamasa Model Village under the Rural Corridor Development Program, highlighting climate-smart farming, sanitation, livestock shelters, biogas, and beekeeping. Rural Industry Push: Abiy also stressed local production at the Yo Holding Coal Factory, saying it cuts imports and creates jobs. Arts & Culture (Coffee): A look at Ethiopia’s coffee ceremony spotlights roasting, aroma, ritual pouring, and community connection. Sports: Faith Kipyegon headlines the Prefontaine Classic field as the women’s mile returns to the meet. Football: CAF opens bidding for AFCON 2028, with Ethiopia among early contenders. Human Stories: A report on migrants’ perilous journeys through the “Gate of Grief” off Djibouti includes an Ethiopian survivor from Tigray.
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