AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDiplomacy: Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry says it joined the 11th BRICS Foreign Policy Dialogue in New Delhi, highlighting climate action, digital and economic transformation, and South-South cooperation. Elections & governance: NEBE chair Melatwork Hailu reports vote counting continues across hundreds of constituencies, with delays blamed on distance, heavy candidate lists, and polling logistics, while the board dismisses two staffers over procedural breaches amid disputed online videos. Security & conflict: AFP reports insurgent attacks in Oromia’s Arsi zone around the June 1 election, with witnesses alleging dozens killed and hundreds fleeing; separately, dissident authorities in Tigray accuse a drone strike near Shiraro of hitting Tigray forces. Regional diplomacy: Somalia’s ambassador to Ethiopia says Mogadishu will extend federal authority to northern regions, including Hargeisa and Berbera, amid renewed Somaliland tensions. Economy & policy: Ethiopia’s IMF support is set to accelerate, with the Fund stepping up access for several African states affected by the Iran-linked shock to energy and fertilizer supply chains. Transport & industry: Ethiopian Airlines’ CEO says a decision on a regional jet order is expected within three months as fuel costs remain a pressure point.
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