AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoBRICS Diplomacy Under Strain: India’s Jaishankar used the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi to attack “unilateral” sanctions, warning they disrupt global trade—while Russia’s Lavrov and Iran’s Araghchi sat in the same room as the group wrestles with Middle East tensions and energy shocks. Ethiopia-France Tech & Energy Push: In Addis Ababa, Macron and PM Abiy backed new cooperation deals, including a €54.6m loan for renewable energy and digitalization and a geothermal PPP roadmap—another sign Ethiopia’s modernization agenda is drawing major partners. Digital Identity Momentum: Neurotechnology won certified MOSIP system integrator status, pointing to faster rollout of interoperable digital ID tools across countries. Sports Loss: Ethiopian marathon star Yebrgual Melese, 36, died suddenly during training in Addis Ababa ahead of the Ottawa Marathon. Arts & Culture Spotlight: Mulatu Astatke returned to the stage in Addis Ababa for a legacy concert, reminding audiences why Ethio-jazz still shapes the continent’s sound.
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