National Dialogue: Thousands of Ethiopians and diaspora gathered in Addis Ababa for a historic National Dialogue Conference, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed framing it as a lasting mechanism to build consensus beyond elections and war. Monetary Policy: The National Bank of Ethiopia lifted its three-year credit cap and replaced it with a targeted reserve requirement, aiming to steer lending toward productive sectors. Security and Politics: Demonstrations in Addis Ababa condemned Tigray rebels’ “subversive actions,” including forced recruitment and abductions, with calls to fully implement the Pretoria Agreement. Energy Access: A new Afrobarometer dispatch shows rural Ethiopians still face unreliable power, with only a small share getting electricity that works most or all of the time. Public Health: Ethiopia and Addis Ababa adopted dedicated tobacco-control budgets, including federal funding for EFDA and city resources for enforcement. Economy and Food Systems: Ethiopia’s feed supply strain is linked to rapid growth in poultry and dairy, while feed costs and distribution gaps keep prices rising. Culture and Society: Author Abere Shiferaw launched a new short story collection, የዕድሜ ገበያ, in Addis Ababa, spotlighting social realities through literature. Diplomacy: Germany’s foreign office state secretary wrapped up talks in Addis Ababa and the African Union, pledging deeper cooperation on green energy and legal labor migration. Tourism: Addis Ababa’s corridor development is boosting tourism and conference travel, with the city hosting over 221 international conferences in the concluded fiscal year.