EU-Ethiopia Cooperation: EU Ambassador Sofie From-Emmesberger says relations are entering a new phase, citing stronger trade, development and people-to-people links, plus the lifting of a visa rule that required Ethiopians to apply 45 days in advance. Economic Independence: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed highlights local production as the “cornerstone” of sovereignty during a visit to the Yo Holding Coal Factory, pointing to reduced imports and jobs. National Dialogue Prep: Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission held an experts’ panel to guide participants on eight agenda items, aiming for a shared, knowledge-based approach. Rural Development: Abiy inaugurated the Hamasa Model Village under the Rural Corridor Development Program, featuring sanitation, livestock shelters, gardens, biogas and beekeeping. Macroeconomy Watch: The IMF urges Ethiopia’s National Bank to stay ready to tighten policy again if inflation pressures return, after unlocking a new disbursement. Public Health: In Hossana, residents say community groups forced people to kill hundreds of dogs after rabies deaths, while the mayor calls the directive illegal. Regional Security: UN warns Sudan’s El-Obeid could face worsening atrocities risk as the city is under siege. Sports: Ethiopia’s Women U-17 team arrived in Ndola for a qualifier against Zambia.