AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEthiopia in the spotlight: Ethiopia’s debt relief is edging toward a milestone after Addis Ababa reached a preliminary deal to restructure a defaulted $1bn bond, a test case for the G20 Common Framework and a reminder of the tug-of-war between sovereign creditors and private lenders. Africa’s economic narrative: Afreximbank chief George Elombi renewed calls for an African-owned credit ratings agency, arguing foreign ratings shape borrowing costs too much. Energy push with Ethiopia links: Afreximbank also backed the Dangote refinery expansion, citing plans that include Ethiopia refineries and coastal storage to strengthen Africa’s energy self-sufficiency. Arts & culture (sports): CAF opened bidding for the 2028 AFCON, with Ethiopia among the early contenders. Film & photography: Locarno’s Pardi di Domani lineup was announced, while the W. Eugene Smith Fund opened 2026 grants for humanistic photography. Ethiopian diaspora in global media: Coverage of Ethiopian-born US politician Melat Kiros’ Colorado primary win dominated headlines this week.
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