AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSports: The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest delivered big moments for fans: Brazil’s world-record 400m hurdles champion Alison dos Santos won in 45.98, while Algeria’s Djamel Sedjati pulled off a surprise 800m win over Marco Arop; Rumesh Pathirage won the men’s javelin, and Ethiopian runner Likina Amebaw took the women’s 5,000m. Telecom & Business: Safaricom marked five years since Ethiopia’s unified telecom license, announcing it has surpassed 15 million 90-day active subscribers and expanded to 3,500+ network sites reaching about 60% of the population. Ethiopia in Global Spotlight: ENA reports Ethiopia’s New Year agenda and BRICS diplomacy, with PM Abiy pushing stronger African representation and readiness to host an NDB office in Addis Ababa. Diplomacy & Regional Ties: Abiy also held talks with Kazakhstan’s Tokayev on digitalization, trade, investment, and defense cooperation. Arts & Culture (Ethiopia-adjacent): Durban Fashion Fair’s DFF15 “Where Legacy Lives” spotlighted designers with international reach, including a mention of Ethiopia Fashion Week among mentee success stories.
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