AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFulbright Momentum: Six Santa Clara students and alumni—Megan Baldemor ’26, Cassandra Bull ’26, Katie Duffy ’24, Alec Qualitza ’23, Jasmine Vu ’26, and Saron Weldemariam ’26—won Fulbright U.S. Student grants for 2026–2027, taking research and teaching to Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Zambia. Eritrea–Egypt Trade Push: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty visited Eritrea and the two sides signed a Maritime Transport Agreement, aiming to deepen shipping and logistics cooperation. Regional Water Ambition: Egypt also unveiled progress on a Lake Victoria–Mediterranean waterway study meant to connect 13 African countries. Independence Week on Stage: Eritrea’s 35th Independence Day celebrations are rolling out with cultural performances across Asmara from 19–23 May. Press Freedom Watch: RSF’s 2026 World Press Freedom Index again flags Eritrea at the bottom, as global media rights face renewed pressure. Sports Politics, Up Close: In the U.S., residents in Tucson are debating whether Iran’s World Cup base should stay out of politics.
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