Ethiopia Election Watch: Millions of Ethiopians cast ballots in the 7th general election, with 54 million registered voters and polling stations opening across the country as voters queued in Addis Ababa and beyond. Ethiopia Politics & Governance: PM Abiy said federal and regional leaderships returned to work immediately after voting, urging officials to keep pushing for 10.2% growth as the fiscal budget clock runs down. Ethiopia Debt & Finance: Eurobond holders say they will sue after rejecting Ethiopia’s latest restructuring proposal, escalating legal pressure following a failed negotiation round. Ethiopia Transport & Energy: Addis Ababa’s electric bus rollout continues after Ethiopia’s earlier ban on gasoline and diesel vehicle imports, with EV incentives and plans for cleaner public transport. Ethiopia Aviation & Trade Links: Ethiopian Airlines will launch thrice-weekly passenger flights from Addis Ababa to Port Louis, boosting tourism and business ties with Mauritius. Ethiopia Business Ecosystem: Carnegie Mellon’s Afretec network signed Addis Ababa Science and Technology University as its 10th partner, aiming to expand digital skills and tech collaboration. Regional Policy & Risk: AU calls for stronger African-led humanitarian financing and responses as displacement crises worsen across Sudan and eastern DRC. Global Market Signals: US plans to cut visa-processing locations in Africa to 20 hubs, including Addis Ababa, reshaping travel and business access.