AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNorthern Ethiopia: Federal forces have advanced into Adwa and reached border town Zalambessa as tensions with Eritrea raise fears of a wider conflict. Eritrea denies sending troops into Ethiopia; the UN Security Council held closed consultations on the escalation. Mekelle: Flights have resumed and residents say banks and businesses are reopening after federal forces retook the city, though reports of a drone strike in Tigray remain unverified. Maternal Health: Ethiopia and the Beginnings Fund launched a five-year, $90 million program to prevent maternal and newborn deaths and strengthen health services. Food Security: The World Food Programme warns that more than 13 million people across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia face severe hunger as drought follows three failed rainy seasons; northern Ethiopia is among the region’s hunger hotspots. Economy: The IMF projects 9.2% growth for Ethiopia in 2026 but warns persistent inflation and a widening current-account deficit pose risks.
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