National Dialogue Momentum: The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, says Ethiopia’s National Dialogue is impressive and inclusive, hoping it delivers concrete results for peace and reconciliation. Monetary Policy Shift: Ethiopia’s central bank has removed the long-running credit growth cap, replacing it with a targeted reserve requirement to steer lending toward productive sectors. Banking Oversight: The NBE has ordered a fresh board election for Anbesa Bank after rejecting the previous one, highlighting internal governance rifts. Electricity Access Gap: An Afrobarometer dispatch reports only 43% of Ethiopians are connected to the grid and just 26% have reliable power most or all of the time, with rural areas worst hit. Property Rights: A renewed focus is on Ethiopia’s unresolved nationalization of private houses from 1975, with calls for just compensation in Addis Ababa and beyond. Digital/AI Cooperation: UNECA says China-Africa AI cooperation is opening opportunities for productivity and bridging the digital divide, as global AI governance talks continue in Shanghai. Security & Trade: Kuwait authorities say a passenger arriving from Addis Ababa was arrested at the airport with 8.5kg of hashish hidden in luggage. Tourism & Conferences: Addis Ababa’s corridor development is boosting tourism and conference travel, with the city hosting 221 international conferences in the last fiscal year.