AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoUS immigration policy shock for Ethiopians abroad: A US federal judge in Manhattan struck down the Trump administration’s blanket suspension of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, ruling it was “contrary to law” and exceeded the State Department’s authority—an immediate win for families affected by nationality-based denials. Temporary Protected Status update: Ethiopia was named as the 13th country to lose Temporary Protected Status, meaning affected Ethiopians in the US face the end of work authorization and protection from removal. Ethiopia’s travel-relevant health push: Ethiopia opened the 13th East African Health Federation Conference in Addis Ababa, urging more local medical manufacturing and regional integration to build a resilient health economy. BRICS tourism cooperation: BRICS tourism ministers adopted the Jaipur Declaration, focusing on AI in tourism, sustainable travel, skills building, and easier travel facilitation—Ethiopia among the delegations. Ashenda festival disrupted in Tigray: Ethiopia’s Ashenda celebrations in Mekelle were cancelled over fears of drone attacks, a reminder that security risks can quickly reshape travel plans.
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