AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSaudi Arabia Rights Watch: Human Rights Watch says at least 10 Ethiopians have been executed in Saudi Arabia this year, with 58 more facing death sentences after brief, video-linked hearings and alleged lack of fair trial safeguards. Ethiopia–Dialogue & Finance: Prime Minister Abiy urges Ethiopians to unite behind the National Dialogue, while parliament approved €124.6m in concessional loans with Italy and France to back economic reform and digital systems. Visa Access: Ethiopia released an updated list of 50+ countries eligible for tourist visas on arrival, easing entry for approved travellers. Regional Trade Push: Addis Ababa will host the Africa Trade Development Forum 2026, aiming to cut non-tariff barriers that raise trade costs and slow intra-African commerce. Pastoral Livestock Investment: The AU’s inaugural African Pastoral Markets Forum opened in Addis Ababa, calling for investment to turn pastoral livestock into a growth and food-security engine. Climate & Youth: GAYO trained young Africans in climate negotiations to strengthen youth influence in global climate decision-making. Arms Imports Snapshot: SIPRI data shows Ethiopia’s arms imports rising sharply, alongside big spikes across parts of East Africa.
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