AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPress Freedom Under Pressure: The Committee to Protect Journalists urged Ethiopian authorities to stop harassment of the Addis Standard after its editor-in-chief Yonas Kedir was detained and assaulted, the newsroom was raided, equipment seized, and an eviction notice issued. Northern Ethiopia Security: Eritrean Brigade N’Hamedu (EBRF) denounced the “Tsimdo” faction, warning its “warmongering” could destabilize the Horn and urging parties to withhold support. Mining Revenues: Ethiopia reported record mining export earnings of over $5.7 billion in the 2025/26 fiscal year, led by gold exports, with a target of $6.7 billion for 2026/27. Digital Governance: Ethiopia introduced a Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Proclamation to protect strategic digital systems as the country expands digital identity, payments, and e-procurement. Agriculture Reform: Ethiopia launched a programme to convert farmer production clusters into legally recognised, farmer-owned agribusiness companies, building on the Kuta Getem cluster model. BRICS Education Track: India’s Pralhad Joshi said BRICS education ministers adopted a declaration focused on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability, with Ethiopia among participating countries. Ethiopia’s Capital Markets: The Ethiopian Securities Exchange announced a leadership transition after its founding CEO Tilahun Esmael Kassahun stepped down, with Yodit Kassa named as new CEO.
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