AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAU Youth Training: The African Union opened a four-day Continental Youth Capacity-Building Programme on AU Shared Values in Addis Ababa, bringing together 18–35-year-olds from 11 Anglophone countries, including Ethiopia, to focus on democratic governance, human rights, peace and civic leadership. Ethiopia Hosts Political Parties Summit: Ethiopia will host the second African Political Parties Summit in Addis Ababa on Nov. 5–7 under the theme “Governing for Growth,” with a push for youth participation and stronger female representation. Health Leadership in Addis Ababa: Ethiopia’s Health Minister Mekdes Daba was elected chair of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa’s 76th session, taking place in Addis Ababa this week. Ebola Update: WHO and Africa CDC declared the end of Uganda’s Ebola outbreak after 42 days without a new confirmed case. Regional Security: The AU urged “utmost restraint” as Chad-Sudan border tensions rise, warning against actions that could spread the Sudan conflict. Food Support for Refugees: WFP welcomed a Korea rice donation worth $2.9m to help 100,000 refugees and host communities in Ethiopia. Safaricom Governance: Berhane Demissie joined the Safaricom Ethiopia advisory board, while GPE held a town hall with staff to review progress and priorities.
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