AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBorder Tensions: Reports place Ethiopian federal forces near Zalambessa, close to Eritrea, as Eritrean troops are reported nearby. Residents fear renewed fighting; U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged both sides to de-escalate and respect borders. Humanitarian Response: The UN has allocated $8.5 million to reach more than 202,000 people affected by conflict and displacement in northern Ethiopia. Drought-hit communities in Afar are also receiving emergency aid. Economic Outlook: The IMF projects Ethiopia’s economy will grow 9.2% in 2026, slowing to 7.8% in 2027, with inflation forecast to ease this year before rising next year. Maternal Health: A five-year, $90 million partnership between Ethiopia and the UAE-backed Beginnings Fund will support maternal and newborn care across eight regions, aiming to prevent about 86,000 deaths and stillbirths by 2031.
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