AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEthiopian Arts & Culture: Ethiopia’s Alle School of Fine Arts and Design (ASFAD) at Addis Ababa University opens its annual showcase, running July 16–October 16, spotlighting about 30 graduating students across painting, sculpture, printmaking, industrial design, and interdisciplinary visual arts. National Dialogue: Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission has formed a new team of 330 representatives to ensure marginalized voices are heard during the ongoing Addis Ababa conference. Copyright & Creators: The Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA) is revising copyright law to better tackle online piracy, including clearer ISP responsibilities and a take-down notice process. Public Health & Skills: Ethiopia graduated 89 health professionals under the African Volunteer Health Corps SURGE initiative, supported by WHO and the Pandemic Fund, to strengthen outbreak response capacity. Security & Regional Tension: Ethiopian federal forces and Tigray rebels clashed near the Sudan border, raising fears of wider conflict. Tourism & Food: UN Tourism data shows international travel keeps rising in early 2026, with Africa among the fastest-growing regions—fueling interest in gastronomy as a tourism draw.
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