AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEthiopia Election Watch: Ethiopia’s National Election Board (NEBE) says the 7th General Election is mostly successful, but counting is still underway in Amhara, Somali, Gambella, Sidama and Addis Ababa, with procedural violations flagged and disputed digital materials circulating. Cultural Diplomacy: GITIS rector Grigory Zaslavsky says theatre and education are powerful soft power tools, arguing live performance grows more valuable as AI advances. Arts & Media: Canal+ is adding Chimamanda Adichie’s “Americanah” to its African story projects in development, after earlier adaptation plans stalled. Music & Culture: New Music Friday spotlights fresh releases across major artists. Climate-Smart Livestock: Ethiopian researchers are testing forage varieties to cut methane from livestock while protecting milk and meat output. Humanitarian Funding: The U.S. State Department awarded $240M to Catholic Relief Services for rapid disaster and crisis response, including work in Ethiopia. Global Peace & War: A new peace index report warns 2025 saw record state conflicts and rising civilian targeting, with Sudan driving much of the spike.
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