Ethiopia’s Reform Financing: Ethiopia’s Parliament unanimously approved €124.6m in concessional loans—€70m from Italy for budget support tied to macroeconomic reforms and €54.6m from France to modernize and digitize command-and-control and asset management systems. National Dialogue Push: PM Abiy Ahmed urged Ethiopians to back the “historic National Dialogue,” calling it a new chapter for peace, stability, and inclusive prosperity. Qatar Condolences Diplomacy: Abiy met Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim at Lusail Palace to offer condolences over the death of Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, as regional leaders also arrived in Doha. Monetary Policy Update: The National Bank of Ethiopia removed the commercial banks’ credit growth cap, saying it has achieved milestones toward an interest-rate-based system while keeping tight monetary conditions. Regional Health Data Cooperation: Rwanda began sharing its national health intelligence system with Ethiopia and six other countries to strengthen data-driven healthcare. Horn of Africa Tensions: Egypt’s GERD dispute with Ethiopia is framed as worsening amid broader Horn of Africa rivalries and Egypt’s expanded regional posture. Visa Pressure on Ethiopia: The UK updated immigration rules, adding Ethiopia to a list of countries whose nationals need entry clearance/visas for UK travel or transit. Church Fire Abroad: A major fire damaged an Ethiopian Orthodox church in Rosemount, Minnesota, with road closures expected to last during investigations. Ethiopia’s EV Shift in the Spotlight: A report highlights Ethiopia’s move toward electric vehicles amid fuel crunch concerns, alongside global EV policy trends. Saudi Death Row Concern: A new report alleges Ethiopians on Saudi drug-related death sentences face executions without warning, prompting calls for pressure on authorities.