National Dialogue & Governance: Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commissioner Yonas Adaye says the homegrown process is meant to surface root causes of conflict and build inclusive governance, with 4,000 delegates working through eight agenda pillars. AU Health Diplomacy: Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh arrives in Accra for the AU Extraordinary Summit on Health, focused on health sovereignty, universal health coverage, and a sustainable financing roadmap. Security & Terrorism: Ethiopia calls for stronger continental cooperation and full implementation of Africa’s security frameworks, warning that terrorist groups increasingly use digital platforms and social media for recruitment. Democracy & Regional Ties: A Nigerian parliamentarian praises Ethiopia’s election process as a “leading light” for democracy and highlights growing Ethiopia–Nigeria parliamentary cooperation. Biodiversity & Conservation: UN CBD Executive Secretary Astrid Schomaker commends Ethiopia’s role as a biodiversity hub during the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority’s diamond jubilee. Migration & Humanitarian Costs: UNHCR reports 144 refugees and migrants dead or missing after maritime incidents off Mauritania, underscoring the deadly Atlantic route. Trade & Connectivity: Ethiopia exported 24,200 tonnes of processed livestock products, earning $128.4m despite Middle East instability and supply chain bottlenecks. GERD: Egypt reiterates rejection of unilateral GERD actions, saying Ethiopia’s dam operations require coordination and warning of downstream risks. Higher Education Boost: The Mastercard Foundation launches the AHEFT Prize with $500m over a decade; Addis Ababa University is named a 2026 laureate receiving $3m. Digital Entrepreneurship: UN ECA launches a four-year initiative to expand women’s participation in the digital economy across Ethiopia and three other countries. Air Links: Maldives and Ethiopia sign an air services agreement to enable scheduled flights between Addis Ababa and the Maldives.