AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Public Summit in Addis Ababa: Ethiopia’s capital will host the World Public Summit on July 29–30, bringing together public diplomacy leaders, cultural and education voices, youth, media, and civil society around “Africa — A New World: Africa in Shaping a Shared Future.” Ethiopia–Malaysia ties: PM Abiy Ahmed thanked Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim for congratulating him on election victory, highlighting Global South solidarity and plans to advance bilateral initiatives. Digital policing rollout: Ethiopia’s Federal Police launched unmanned Smart Police Stations, calling it a major step in security reform and Digital Ethiopia 2030. Cultural funding open call: The British Council Cultural Protection Fund opened expressions of interest for heritage-protection projects, including Ethiopia, with grants up to £500,000. Press freedom and safety: A report highlights the assault of an Ethiopian journalist and the wider risks facing queer people amid rising criminalization and mob justice. Regional arts-adjacent spotlight: Ethiopia is also mentioned in coverage of Africa’s creator power and pan-African journalism history.
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