AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLandslide Disaster in Amhara: Heavy overnight rain triggered a hillside collapse at the Tsadqane Debre Mitmaq St Mary Orthodox monastery during an overnight prayer service, killing 14 worshippers and injuring at least three; search efforts have been halted and funerals held, with many victims reportedly difficult to identify. Climate & Malaria Risk: A new Nature study warns climate change could expand malaria into cooler parts of eastern and southern Africa, including Ethiopia’s highlands, raising childhood risk even as some hotter regions may see transmission drop. Humanitarian Funding Gap: UNICEF says Ethiopia’s Humanitarian Action for Children 2026 appeal needs $401.5m but only $88.7m is available, leaving major gaps amid conflict, climate shocks, disease outbreaks, and economic stress. Ethiopia in Global Health Response: With Ebola surging in DR Congo and aid pressures rising, China is sending medical teams to support outbreak control, highlighting shifting international health assistance. Regional Cooperation & Food Systems: India–Africa agrifood partnership discussions emphasize turning political commitment into measurable outcomes for farmers, nutrition, and rural livelihoods, with Ethiopia highlighted as a key BRICS member.
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