AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEthiopia Election Update: Vote counting has begun after millions cast ballots in Ethiopia’s parliamentary election expected to keep Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the Prosperity Party in power, with results due within days; authorities say voting was extended in some areas, but security disruptions hit parts of Oromia and Amhara, and 143 polling stations did not open. Electoral Legitimacy Concerns: Multiple reports stress the vote is not fully inclusive: no voting in Tigray, plus suspended polling in some Amhara constituencies, while opposition and press freedom worries remain in the background. Eritrea Independence Day Abroad: Eritrean communities in Dubai, Dammam and elsewhere marked the 35th Independence Day with cultural programs and messages urging nationals to support national development and resilience. FGM-Free Villages: In Logo-Anseba (Barentu), 22 villages were declared free of female genital mutilation, with local monitoring and support urged for sustainability. Sports & Regional Ties: Kenya’s Harambee Stars departed for an international friendly against Lesotho, with Eritrea listed in the 2027 AFCON qualifying pool—keeping Eritrea in the regional football conversation.
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