AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS-Ethiopia Aviation Deal: Washington is pushing for a bigger American commercial role in Ethiopia’s $12.5bn Bishoftu International Airport, with officials saying US participation could mean more Boeing 787-9s and GE Aerospace engines as the hub targets 60m passengers by 2030 and 110m at full buildout. AU Peace & Security: Somalia’s security transition is under strain as AUSSOM faces donor fatigue and uncertainty, with leaders meeting in Kampala amid worries over US funding changes and UN logistics support ending by December 2026. Human Trafficking Crackdown (Ethiopia): Ethiopian Federal Police extradited a trafficking kingpin from Malawi, alleging a network exploited Ethiopian migrants via fraud, extortion, torture and forced routes toward South Africa. Livestock Health (PPR): Ethiopia hosted an AU review of the Peste des Petits Ruminants “goat plague” eradication push, with experts warning external funding won’t be enough without stronger domestic commitment. Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos held talks with Cameroon’s counterpart on strengthening economic cooperation ahead of the 60th anniversary of ties. BRICS Culture: BRICS culture ministers met under India’s chairmanship, focusing on heritage protection, creative economies, copyright, and ethical AI use. Education Policy: Ethiopia plans to introduce Chinese across tertiary institutions, expanding earlier Mandarin efforts.
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