AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEthiopia Election Logistics: NEBE extended voting past the 6:00pm deadline after digital voter verification failed, forcing some Addis Ababa stations to switch to manual logs and keep polling until every voter already in line cast a ballot. Democracy at the Ballot Box: Millions queued across Ethiopia for the 7th general election, with NEBE chair Melatework Hailu saying the process is free, fair, and democratic, while observers reported smooth openings even as security concerns kept some stations closed. Press & Integrity Measures: TikTok launched an in-app Election Centre in Amharic and election integrity rules ahead of voting, while election coverage also faced tight accreditation controls and broader concerns about civic space. Arts & Film Spotlight: Locarno Open Doors unveiled its 2026 Africa selections, including Ethiopian director Rediet Haddis Yalew, with projects spanning music, memory, womanhood, urban life, and colonial legacies. Creative Sovereignty in Music Tech: Wits showcased AI and African music projects featuring an Ethiopian team, pushing for African-led rules in AI music.
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