AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoRegional Security: Ethiopia reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace and security, with ENDF Chief of General Staff Field Marshal Berhanu Jula telling outgoing and incoming Eastern Africa Standby Force leaders that the bloc exists for solidarity and deeper cooperation. Elections & Information Integrity: IGAD says it will deploy regional experts to observe Ethiopia’s June 1 general election, while Ethiopia is also setting up a national multi-agency platform to counter hate speech and disinformation ahead of election periods. Horn of Africa Climate Watch: IGAD’s seasonal outlook warns of below-normal rainfall across much of the Greater Horn from June to September, urging stakeholders to use forecasts for risk reduction. BRICS Diplomacy: Russia confirmed Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12–13. AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: The Cairo draw set groups for the race to the finals, with Nigeria in Group L alongside Tanzania, Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, and Uganda in Group H with Tunisia, Libya and Botswana.
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