National Dialogue & Peacebuilding: Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commissioner Yonas Adaye says the homegrown process aims to uncover root causes of conflict and build inclusive governance, with 4,000 delegates working through eight agenda pillars. AU Security Cooperation: Ethiopia’s foreign ministry urges stronger continental cooperation and full implementation of Africa’s security frameworks to counter terrorism and violent extremism, including operationalizing the Africa Standby Force. Health Diplomacy: Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh arrives in Accra for the AU Extraordinary Health Summit focused on health sovereignty, universal health coverage, and a sustainable financing roadmap. Biodiversity & Conservation: UN biodiversity chief Astrid Schomaker praises Ethiopia as a global biodiversity hub during the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority’s diamond jubilee. Trade & Livestock Exports: Ethiopia exported 24,200 tonnes of processed livestock products, earning $128.4m despite Middle East conflict-linked disruptions and illegal cross-border trade. Regional Mobility: Ethiopia and the Maldives sign an air services agreement to enable scheduled flights between Addis Ababa and the Maldives. Migration Tragedy: UN reports 144 refugees and migrants dead or missing after maritime incidents off Mauritania. Education Funding: Mastercard Foundation launches the AHEFT Prize with $500m over a decade; Addis Ababa University is among inaugural laureates receiving $3m. Tech for Legal Services: MatterMiner launches a hyper-localized legal practice management platform in Africa, with initial focus including Ethiopia and Amharic support.