AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRoad Safety Crisis: A passenger bus crash in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region has killed at least 31 people and injured 33 more after the vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a ravine on the Dessie–Addis Ababa route; authorities say the cause is under investigation as deadly accidents remain common amid poor roads and vehicle conditions. Public Health & Ebola: Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya welcomed China’s support for the continent’s Ebola response, noting a coordinated AU-led plan and a three-month Chinese expert mission in the DRC to strengthen labs, readiness, and supplies. Ethiopia–Regional Tensions: Ethiopia renewed criticism of Egypt and Eritrea, accusing them of undermining stability in the Horn of Africa amid wider Red Sea and Tigray-related concerns. Aviation Expansion: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inspected the fast-progressing Bishoftu International Airport near Addis Ababa, planned to handle up to 110 million passengers annually and boost Ethiopian Airlines’ hub role. Business & Food Security: Africa Finance Corporation approved a $600m facility for Dangote’s fertiliser expansion, including a new Ethiopia urea plant aimed at cutting import dependence and boosting regional output. Global Rights Watch: WHO condemned xenophobic attacks in South Africa, calling them a “tragic betrayal” and urging protection of migrants.
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