AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWTO Accession: Ethiopia’s trade officials say shortages of skilled staff, modern laboratories and coordination are holding back export quality checks, as accession talks resume in Geneva on November 9–10. Sudan Tensions: Ethiopia and Sudan have closed consulates and expelled diplomats amid accusations of interference in Sudan’s war, sharpening regional strains. Conflict and Displacement: Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia is driving people into Kenya, while the unsettled Tigray peace process leaves major political and security issues unresolved. Media Freedom: The Ethiopian Media Authority has indefinitely suspended The Reporter, prompting concern over the impact on independent journalism. Political Cooperation: The African Political Parties Summit in Addis Ababa adopted a declaration and launched a continental initiative, with Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party pledging to implement the outcomes. Economic Measures: A statistical rebasing put Ethiopia’s 2025/26 GDP at $210.7 billion, placing it among Africa’s five largest economies; economists caution that the revision reflects improved measurement, not a sudden rise in living standards.
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