AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEthiopia’s Coffee Boom: Ethiopia hit a record $3 billion in coffee export earnings this fiscal year, with officials crediting farmers, exporters, cooperatives, and reforms focused on quality, traceability, and value addition. EU-Ethiopia Cultural & Business Ties: The EU says cooperation is entering a new phase, highlighting the Ethiopia-EU Business Forum and the lifting of a visa rule that required Ethiopians to apply 45 days in advance—expected to boost business and even sports travel. Rural Development Spotlight: PM Abiy inaugurated the Hamasa Model Village under the Rural Corridor Development Program, featuring climate-smart farming, sanitation, livestock shelters, biogas, and beekeeping to strengthen rural livelihoods. Debt Relief Update: Ethiopia and bondholders agreed to restructure a defaulted $1bn Eurobond, with IMF backing—paving the way for Ethiopia’s gradual return to capital markets. Sports & Youth Football: Ethiopia’s U-17 women’s team faces Zambia in the first leg of World Cup qualifiers, aiming for a strong result before the return match in Ethiopia. Arts & Media (Tech): Apple held talks in Addis Ababa with Ethiopian officials on aligning with Ethiopia’s digital strategies, signaling potential growth for the country’s digital ecosystem.
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