Health & Tech Upgrade in Kenya: Kenya’s shift to the Social Health Authority (SHA) is driving hospitals to invest in electronic medical records, imaging, labs and revenue systems to meet new reimbursement rules and faster claims. Food Security & Trade Links: Former AU agriculture commissioner Josefa Sacko urged African countries to swap experiences, expand inter-African trade under AfCFTA, and mobilize domestic resources to boost food self-sufficiency. Humanitarian Finance & Local Capacity: Ethiopia’s Red Cross called for stronger local fundraising to cut reliance on foreign support, citing growth in domestic resources via digital tools and partnerships. US Food for Peace Shipment: The US loaded a bulk vessel with rice and wheat for Kenya, with earlier shipments also bound for Ethiopia under the Food for Peace program. Press Freedom in Ethiopia: Addis Standard’s editor-in-chief Yonas Kedir was abducted, assaulted and detained, according to the outlet, as rights groups warn of worsening conditions for independent media. Aviation & Infrastructure: PM Abiy inaugurated a new terminal at Bahir Dar airport, aiming to boost passenger capacity and strengthen the city’s role as a transport and tourism hub. Air India Leadership: Air India named Ethiopian Airlines veteran Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO to lead a turnaround amid losses and safety scrutiny. Regional Diplomacy: BRICS industry and commerce ministers began talks in Jaipur, with Ethiopia among participating countries.