AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoEthiopia Arts & Culture: Addis Ababa’s Fresh Voices 2nd Edition opens at Ethio-post (free, through Oct 5), spotlighting six new visual artists—Lidiya Solomon, Mandefrot Mamuye, Alazar Tilahun, Selam Mitiku, Netsanet Andarge, and Abeselom Tarekegn—bringing fresh painting and new media to Churchill Avenue. Music & Sports: AFCON 2027 qualifiers hit Matchday 2, with Ethiopia vs Senegal in Bahir Dar (Sept 29) as Patrick Vieira urges Senegal to play a “complete match.” Humanitarian & Media: In northern Ethiopia, the ICRC evacuated 161 people from Tigray to Afar amid disrupted communications; meanwhile, reports say civilians are increasingly caught in crossfire as fighting spreads. Arts, Identity & Faith: Ethiopian-born Rastafarian evangelist Ras Michael was welcomed at Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church during Meskel, linking faith, history, and Ethiopian heritage across generations. Business & Creative Economy: A global report highlights the creative industry’s growth role for BRICS+ economies, pointing to culture, digital tech, and intellectual property as rising drivers.
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