AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEthiopian Airlines Expansion: Ethiopian Airlines says it will launch thrice-weekly direct passenger flights from Addis Ababa to Port Louis, Mauritius, starting July 12—cutting out earlier stopovers via hubs like Johannesburg and Nairobi. Ebola Travel Safety: With the WHO naming the DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak a public health emergency, travel planners are being urged to treat the region as higher risk; safety guidance is shifting as cases rise. US Visa Processing Shake-up: The US State Department plans to slash visa-processing embassies and consulates across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 “hubs,” with Addis Ababa among the remaining sites—expected to take effect in June—meaning many travelers may need to travel farther for interviews and biometrics. Addis Goes Electric: Addis Ababa’s 100 new electric buses (added in 2025) are being credited with quieter, cleaner commutes, alongside Ethiopia’s broader push to curb gasoline and diesel vehicle imports. Tourism Diplomacy: Uganda’s embassy in Addis Ababa wrapped up a 10-day familiarization trip bringing Ethiopian media, tour operators, and investors to strengthen tourism ties and people-to-people links.
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