AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWestern Tigray Fighting: Clashes erupted in western Tigray, with Tigray officials accusing federal forces of starting an assault near Shererina, while the TPLF blames Addis Ababa for escalating failures to implement the 2022 peace deal. Ethiopia in the Spotlight: Addis Ababa hosted a packed diplomacy and security week, reinforcing its role as a multilateral hub and dialogue center. Film & Culture: Haile Gerima’s 10-hour documentary feature “Black Lions – Roman Wolves” heads to the U.S. for its first public screening at BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia, tracing Italy’s colonial legacy in Ethiopia. Copyright & Creators: Ethiopia’s Intellectual Property Authority is revising copyright rules to better tackle online piracy, including ISP responsibilities and take-down notices. Arts Education: Addis Ababa’s Alle School of Fine Arts and Design (ASFAD) opened its annual showcase, featuring evaluated final works across painting, sculpture, printmaking, industrial design, and more. Diplomacy, Logistics & Aviation: The ALCS26 symposium highlighted Ethiopia-U.S. security and tech cooperation, while the U.S. discussed participation in Ethiopia’s Bishoftu International Airport project. Rastafari & Marijuana Rights: Kenya’s Rastafarians continue pushing for legal recognition of marijuana for spiritual use after a court setback.
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