AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHumanitarian Crisis: MSF says drone strikes near the Chad–Sudan border have intensified since early May, with 116 wounded treated at Tiné Hospital and 69 admissions between 17–26 May; a strike hit Tina market’s cafeteria on 24 May, sending 35 wounded in one day, including women and children. Film & Culture: ADIFF and ArtMattan Films launch a Father’s Day virtual mini-festival (June 19–28) exploring fatherhood, legacy, reconciliation and African diaspora stories across seven films. Creative Industry: Cannes Lions announces its 2026 Shortlisting Jury, with increased representation from across Pacific and Africa, including first-time jurors from Ethiopia, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Sports & Entertainment: Tweni2’s returns June 13 at The Spot Backpackers with surfing pairs action, five bands, five DJs, and family activities like junior beach soccer and a treasure hunt. Regional Spotlight: Ethiopia’s federal elections are expected to deliver a win for Abiy Ahmed’s party, but voting disruptions and rifts—especially around Tigray—are raising fresh concerns.
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