AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHorn Peace & Diplomacy: Ethiopia’s FM Gedion Timothewos met AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in Addis Ababa to coordinate Horn of Africa peace and preparations for COP32 in 2027, reinforcing Addis as a diplomacy hub. Energy Push: Water and Energy Minister Habtamu Itefa told ENA Ethiopia is positioned to be Africa’s energy hub, citing large hydropower potential (about 60GW), growing exports to Djibouti, Sudan and Kenya, and plans to expand interconnections. Health Governance: Ethiopia will host the 76th WHO Regional Committee for Africa (Aug 24–28), with 600+ delegates expected to review regional health priorities and strengthen health security and universal health coverage. Industrial Drive: Stakeholders say the “Made in Ethiopia” initiative is boosting the metal sector by improving access to finance, expanding markets, and modernizing production. Migration & Borders: Somalia condoled Ethiopia after a deadly Amhara landslide; separately, reports highlight renewed fears of conflict in Tigray as clashes with Ethiopian forces intensify. US Policy Shock: A US court cleared the way to end Haiti’s temporary deportation protections (TPS), while a separate US move makes visa bonds permanent for citizens of 50 countries, including several African states. Regional Security Watch: A UN “Quintet” for Sudan met civilian leaders after Addis consultations, urging de-escalation and dialogue toward a cessation of hostilities.
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