Energy & Transport: Ethiopia’s state power utility EEU commissioned a fast EV charging hub in Addis Ababa (Kilinto Industrial Park) for 24 vehicles at once, as part of a two-phase plan to build 40 charging centers first, then expand a national network along key trade corridors. Electrification Push: World Bank and AfDB say Mission 300 has connected over 50 million people to electricity across 40 African countries, with Ethiopia reaching about 4.6 million connections after reforms to cut grid access costs. Green Legacy & Circular Economy: A Finnish Embassy official told ENA that Ethiopia’s circular economy roadmap and Green Legacy Initiative are positioning the country as a regional model, praising policy reforms and the shift toward reuse, repair, recycling and recovery. Diplomacy & Humanitarian Affairs: Nigeria’s Peter Obi welcomed completion of the Nigeria–Ethiopia prisoner transfer, calling it a humanitarian step while lamenting reports that four Nigerians died in custody before the swap was finalized. Governance & Security: Anyuak community leaders in South Sudan’s Raat urged Ethiopia-linked border intervention after renewed tensions and gunshots near the Anyuak king’s residence, warning of escalation. Religion & Rights: Pew research highlighted more spikes in religious hostility in 2023 alongside ongoing government restrictions, while WHO condemned xenophobic attacks in South Africa that reportedly killed Ethiopians and Mozambicans. Economy Watch: Banks kept dollar rates broadly steady after the central bank cancelled a $100m forex auction, reading it as a warning against aggressive repricing.