AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTigray–Federal Clash Fears: Fresh fighting between Ethiopia’s federal forces and Tigray-aligned forces in western Tigray has reignited worries of a wider return to war, despite the Pretoria ceasefire. Green Legacy Push: Ethiopia is mobilizing millions for a nationwide tree-planting drive tied to the Green Legacy Initiative, with officials saying 800 million seedlings are targeted in a day ahead of COP32. Diplomatic Reform Signals: Outgoing Indian and Finnish ambassadors praised Ethiopia’s reform momentum, infrastructure build-out and growing investment appeal. US Visa Bond Policy: The US made its visa bond programme permanent, with some B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries (including Ethiopia) facing refundable deposits up to $20,000. Ethiopia–Somalia Security: Ethiopia reaffirmed support for AUSSOM and Somalia’s stability at a troop-contributing summit in Kampala. Digital Economy & Telecom: Ethio Telecom reports data overtaking voice as its top revenue driver, while Safaricom Ethiopia highlights rapid data growth and expanding digital finance use. Amhara Conflict Calls: Researchers urged third-party mediated peace talks to resolve the protracted Amhara fighting. Ebola Watch: Africa CDC flagged operational constraints in DRC’s Ebola response while praising Uganda’s containment progress.
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