AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMeskel-Demera in Addis Ababa: Ethiopia’s Culture and Sport Minister Shewit Shanka urged unity as Meskel-Demera celebrations lit up Meskel Square, framing the festival as faith, heritage, and national togetherness. Ethiopian words enter global English: The Oxford English Dictionary added Ethiopian terms including azmari (traditional poet-musician) and berbere (spice blend), spotlighting East African culture through language. Fashion on the international stage: Hub of Africa Fashion Week founder Mahlet Teklemariam will represent Ethiopia at the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow, aiming for new trade links and partnerships. Meskel’s living tradition: Reports highlighted how Demera bonfires and Meskel rituals bring communities together, with UNESCO recognition for the intangible heritage. Northern Ethiopia tensions and access issues: The U.S. advised Americans to avoid Amhara, Tigray, and Afar, citing fighting near Lalibela and disrupted communications; meanwhile, reports described renewed clashes and heavy fighting in the region. Global arts and culture note: Kokopelli Gallery marked its fifth anniversary with a call-and-response exhibition linking two generations of contemporary African art.
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