Energy Reform & Women’s Empowerment: World Bank energy specialist Wendayehu Demissie says development partners are backing Ethiopia’s energy-sector reforms, linking reliable power to jobs and women’s economic opportunities while warning grid planning is key as wind and solar expand. Diplomacy & Heritage Tourism: Diplomats from 40+ countries visited Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches, underscoring Ethiopia’s rising cultural-tourism profile. National Dialogue: Emeritus Prof. Alemayehu G. Mariam tells ENA the National Dialogue Commission is a lawful, structured route to peace through inclusive, grassroots problem-solving—dialogue over violence. Urban Transformation: PM Abiy highlights Arba Minch’s completed corridor development—modern roads, efficient street lighting, digital screens, and upgraded public spaces—as part of a nationwide livable-cities push. Debt Restructuring: Ethiopia’s $1bn Eurobond restructuring deal with bondholders wins IMF backing, with a new three-year $880m bond and missed coupon payments plus a “New Money Warrant.” Economy & Exports: Ethiopia hits a record $3bn coffee export earnings milestone, crediting value-add, quality, and market access reforms. Digital Governance: Ethiopia’s Fayda digital ID program has registered 46m people in three years, with 165+ institutions integrated for faster, verified service delivery. Refugee Inclusion: A job fair in Addis connects refugees and Ethiopian graduates to employers, stressing Ethiopia’s legal framework for refugees’ right to work and access opportunities. Animal Welfare Row: A cruelty-free coalition condemns mass dog killings in Hosanna, calling for investigations and stronger rabies prevention and animal protection enforcement. Regional Security: The U.S. says it will block UN funding for Somalia’s AU peace mission logistics, putting Ethiopia and other troop-contributing states’ support at risk.