Sudan Spillover and Regional Security: A new report warns Sudan’s war is seeping into Ethiopia, describing a large RSF-linked training camp at an Ethiopian military base near Asosa and a refugee camp in Ura where people fear reprisals could cross the border. Horn of Africa Diplomacy: Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea and a senior U.S. envoy held consultations in Cairo aimed at coordinating security approaches across the Horn and the Red Sea, with Ethiopia’s regional role and maritime ambitions shaping the agenda. GERD Tensions: Egypt’s foreign minister renewed accusations that Ethiopia operates the GERD unilaterally and without coordination, citing impacts on Nile flows, flooding in Sudan, and river-level fluctuations in Egypt. National Dialogue Moves to Core Deliberations: Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Conference entered its main phase, with delegates starting substantive talks on eight agenda items under ENDC facilitation. Trade and Industry Watch: The U.S. Department of Commerce opened an AD/CVD probe into Ethiopian solar cell producers, alleging tariff circumvention via Chinese-linked components, while Ethiopian exporters push back. Agriculture and Exports: Ethiopia reported agricultural gains for 2025/26, including 29 million hectares cultivated, 130 million tonnes harvested, and record agricultural export revenue. AI Governance and Ethiopia’s WAICO Bid: Ethiopia signed on as a founding member of WAICO, signaling a push for international AI cooperation and governance. Energy Transition Push: Ethiopia is listed among supporters of the “Electrify Now” campaign to accelerate renewable-powered electrification. Youth and Church Priorities: Eastern Africa Catholic bishops set young people as their top pastoral priority for the next four years, with AMECEA sessions in Nairobi and related youth programming.