Ethiopia–Kenya Power Trade: Ethiopian Electric Power says electricity exports to Kenya will double to 400 MW from December 2026, with a joint technical committee running stability tests on the interconnection. Telebirr & Remittances: Ethio Telecom is urging the National Bank of Ethiopia to raise telebirr transaction ceilings, but a remittance payout gap still pushes many Ethiopians toward market rates. WHO Emergency Response: Ethiopia’s National Emergency Medical Team becomes the first civilian EMT in Africa to receive WHO international classification, after verification of governance, clinical care, logistics and readiness. Bitcoin Power Cuts: Ethiopia has cut electricity to Bitcoin miners to 23% of contracted levels as El Niño strains hydropower, with further review expected in October. Regional Security Tensions: Sudan says it does not want war with Ethiopia amid border frictions and drone-related accusations, while Ethiopia rejects prior claims. BRICS Aftermath: The New Delhi BRICS summit ended without a military alliance or common currency, but produced a long declaration focused on trade, finance, technology and cross-border payments—Ethiopia included among members. IGAD Legal Update: IGAD’s 2023 treaty enters into force after ratification by five states, replacing the 1996 framework and setting a new legal basis for regional cooperation.