Ethiopia–Somalia Diplomacy: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Addis Ababa to deepen economic ties, security cooperation, and regional stability, with both sides stressing trust and shared destiny. Northern Ethiopia Peace Process: The EU Delegation warned of deteriorating security in Tigray, citing reports of a parallel council and unilateral military conscription, and urged urgent talks to implement the 2022 Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement. Debt Restructuring: Ethiopia reached an agreement in principle with bondholders on a $1 billion Eurobond restructuring, including an IMF-consistent warrant structure, as officials push to restore investor confidence. Budget Support & Reforms: Ethiopia and Italy signed a €70 million concessional budget support loan for DPO3, targeting fiscal sustainability, private-sector-led growth, and resilience in energy, agriculture, and water. Quality for Agro-Exports: Ethiopia launched a five-year national quality management capacity project with South Korea partners to strengthen testing, certification, and quality regulatory systems for agricultural competitiveness. India Partnership: India’s ambassador said cooperation is entering a new growth phase after Modi’s 2025 visit, highlighting planned Indian investments in healthcare (specialized hospitals and eye care) alongside AI, governance, and agriculture. Electrification Push: A World Bank/ADB-backed Mission 300 update says 50 million Africans gained electricity access, while nearly 600 million still lack power, underscoring the scale of the remaining gap. Energy Finance: Ethiopia said the IMF signed off on the warrant structure for the bond deal, and co-chairs of the Official Creditors Committee raised no objection. Regional Security Brief: An EEPA situation report described renewed heavy fighting in North Darfur, with civilians fleeing and calls for urgent UN attention.