Ethiopia–Saudi Tourism Talks: Ethiopia’s House of Representatives committee met Saudi tour operators and a social media expert, with both sides stressing growing tourism cooperation, upgraded destination standards, and new visitor-friendly infrastructure. Urban Public Space Spotlight: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed Addis Ababa’s Friendship Park as a national model, citing nearly one billion birr in revenue over four years and its role in jobs, inclusion, and community life. Ethiopian Music Restart Story: Giday’s “start over” journey is highlighted as his Afrofusion album ORIGINAL reconnects him with Ethiopia’s evolving music scene and aims for a bigger stage. Media & Dialogue Updates: Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Conference is moving toward its conclusion phase, while separate reporting notes Ethiopian authorities raided Addis Standard and detained its editor. Regional Security Spillover: Reports say Sudanese paramilitaries attacked near the Ethiopian border, with accusations of strikes launched from Ethiopian territory—raising fresh tensions. Tigray Drone Strike Accusations: Tigray rebel authorities allege Ethiopian government drone strikes in southern Tigray, escalating fears of renewed conflict. World Breastfeeding Week: Ethiopia and WHO marked World Breastfeeding Week 2026, calling to strengthen what works and better regulate marketing of breast-milk substitutes. Fashion & Heritage Commerce: A Japanese brand repurposes kimono obi fabric into everyday bags, reflecting how traditional textiles are finding new global markets.