AU Executive Council in Addis Ababa: The 49th AU Executive Council wrapped up after two days of talks on Agenda 2063 priorities, institutional reforms, and sustainable financing, with Ethiopia’s FM Gedion Timothewos and UNECA’s Claver Gatete among key participants. Water and sanitation push: Gatete warned that over 400 million Africans lack basic drinking water and 700 million lack safely managed sanitation, urging integrated planning and stronger domestic and local-currency financing. Health financing reforms: Ethiopia and UNECA agreed to deepen the Transforming Health Financing in Africa Initiative, with Ethiopia joining early adopters to boost domestic resource mobilization and fiscal sustainability. Made in Ethiopia results: The Industry Ministry said the “Made in Ethiopia” push is driving manufacturing growth and export performance, highlighting policy measures and improved access to finance. Youth and democracy debate: A new African Youth Survey finds young Africans still favor democracy but want an African model tied to jobs, youth representation, accountability, and stability. Ethiopian Airlines growth: Ethiopian Airlines reported 20% revenue growth to $9.1bn for 2025/26, with passenger and cargo volumes rising. Migration and trafficking warning: IOM flagged booming forced online scam trafficking networks, while Ethiopia reported repatriation of 1,834 Ethiopians from Saudi Arabia. COP32 planning: A commentary argues Ethiopia can make COP32 deliver by starting now and addressing the structural limits that have slowed past COP action. Regional diplomacy: Ethiopia’s FM held talks with Namibia and Botswana on air transport, leather, green development, and infrastructure cooperation.