Ethiopia–National Dialogue: Participants say Ethiopia’s ongoing national dialogue is moving into a new chapter, with 4,000 citizens discussing eight agenda pillars and producing recommendations aimed at strengthening consensus. Ethiopia–Finance: The National Bank of Ethiopia ordered a full re-run of Anbesa Bank’s board election, replacing the previous slate after regulators found boardroom infighting threatened stability. Ethiopia–Banking Access: EthioPost is launching a pilot to turn 700 branches into banking agents, letting customers deposit, withdraw and pay bills, with a nationwide rollout expected soon. Ethiopia–Transport Electrification: A five-year e-mobility plan to 2030 highlights fleet transition and charging infrastructure, but analysts warn investors face high upfront costs, weak charging networks and spare-parts shortages. Ethiopia–Migration Cooperation: Ethiopia and Malawi signed an MoU to improve migration management and fight irregular migration, human trafficking and cross-border crime. Ethiopia–Diaspora: Second-generation Ethiopians arriving in Addis Ababa described the trip as a chance to reconnect with identity and heritage. Ethiopia–BRICS & Global Finance: Iran’s central bank chief says Iran will soon join the BRICS New Development Bank, while BRICS members discuss linking instant payments and digital currencies to cut cross-border costs. Regional Trade & Costs: Exporters in Bishoftu (Debre Zeit) say freight costs and higher export charges are squeezing margins after last year’s storm damage.