AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEthiopian Music & Identity: Meron T, the Ethiopian-Eritrean British artist, turns longing into sound in a new profile that follows her Addis Ababa trip and the making of her “Stormy Weather” video. Digital Finance & Inclusion: EthSwitch hit 1 million EthioPay-IPS transactions in a day, topping ETB 5 billion, and won The Asian Banker’s “Best Financial Inclusion Technology Initiative in Africa for 2026.” BRICS Culture in India: Ethiopia joins the second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting in Varanasi, with panels on creative economies, copyright, and ethical AI. Urban Ecology: A study says hyenas in Mekelle help process nearly 5,000 tonnes of organic waste yearly, cutting health risks while cleaning streets. Election Diplomacy: Japan praised Ethiopia’s 7th General Election and NEBE’s administration, while AU and IGAD missions described voting as largely peaceful and orderly. Ethiopia in Global Mobility: Uganda’s Addis familiarization trip highlights tourism diplomacy, and D.C. United canceled an Ethiopia match citing Ebola precautions.
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