AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoExecutive Presidency Push: Ethiopia’s national dialogue backed constitutional changes merging the prime minister and ceremonial president into a powerful executive presidency, a move critics say could let PM Abiy Ahmed consolidate control; parliament is expected to consider it when it reconvenes in October. Church-State Tensions: A new report links rising violence against the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church to shifting religion-power dynamics under Abiy’s rule. Repatriation Drive: Ethiopia says it repatriated nearly 100,000 nationals from abroad over the past year, including 2,463 returned last week from Saudi Arabia, with support and reintegration planned for returnees. Security Update (ENDF): EEPA reports an ENDF base in Asosa is expanding military activity, as regional instability continues to shape Ethiopia’s security environment. Trade & Connectivity: Ethiopian Airlines launched a Chengdu–Addis Ababa freighter route to expand cargo links across Africa. Health Supply Chain: Ethiopia’s EPSS won a gold award for pharmaceutical procurement and supply-chain reforms, citing digital tools and streamlined purchasing. Governance & Oversight: A separate governance story highlights councillors’ complaints about missing written answers in Namibia’s Gobabis—an echo of the accountability debates Ethiopia faces.
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