AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEthiopia Election Count Under Scrutiny: NEBE says 825 of 1,138 constituencies have declared results, but counting delays persist in Addis Abeba and parts of Amhara, Somali, Gambella and Sidama, while the board dismisses two staffers for procedural violations and faces a flood of disputed online videos. IDP & Military Voting Date Set: NEBE confirms special voting for nearly 29,000 IDPs and 126,000+ military personnel will be on June 9, with observers expecting results to land around June 11. Security & Extremism Concerns: The PM’s office condemns attacks in Oromia’s Arsi Zone, blaming OLA-Shene and warning of efforts to inflame divisions and disrupt democratic processes. Tigray Drone Strike Reported: Dissident authorities in Tigray accuse the federal government of a deadly drone strike near Shiraro, raising fears of renewed war. Ethiopian Arts & Culture Watch: A spotlight on Ethiopian theatre’s shrinking audiences and rising pressures lands alongside a new debate on AI-generated works and copyright law in Ethiopia. BRICS Culture Track: Ethiopia-linked virtual participation appears in BRICS culture discussions on the creative economy and ethical AI, with delegates also visiting India’s Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
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