AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBRICS Summit Focus: India’s BRICS chairship for 2026 is set for Sept 12-13 in New Delhi, with “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability” as its main pillars, while officials say expansion is unlikely due to lack of consensus and West Asia differences. Nile/GERD Diplomacy: China’s endorsement of Egypt’s right to protect water and food security adds visibility to Cairo’s position in the GERD dispute, even as Beijing keeps a calibrated stance. Trade & Taxes: India’s GST Council meeting was postponed from Sept 12 to Oct 7 because of the BRICS summit, with possible changes to GST registration and automation. Ethiopia Economy: Ethiopia marked Pagume’s “Day of Break Through” with claims of stronger reforms and food sovereignty progress, while livestock export earnings hit $128.3m and officials push to scale abattoir capacity. Health & Protection: UNICEF warns 20 million children face online sexual abuse, and a separate report highlights Africa’s maternal deaths remain largely preventable but tied to delays and weak facility readiness. Migration: Uganda is emerging as a major IGAD destination and transit hub for migrants, with non-residents dominating border crossings.
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