New Direct Air Links: Ethiopian Airlines will launch a daily non-stop Addis Ababa–Durban service from December 11, 2026, boosting tourism and airfreight links via King Shaka International Airport. Ethiopia–Israel Cooperation: Ethiopia’s ambassador says ties with Israel are expanding across agriculture, health, technology, water, energy and investment, including Israeli agritech in Bishoftu that supports export growth. Long-Run Growth Outlook: Ethiopia’s economy could sustain 9–11% annual growth for decades, driven by agriculture modernization, manufacturing and natural resources, according to CBE’s Capital Investment Bank CEO. BRICS Payments Talk: BRICS leaders pushed for practical cross-border payment options and local-currency trade settlement, with Ethiopia among full members at the New Delhi summit. EU Travel Rules: The EU published a Schengen visa list covering 51 African countries, including Ethiopia, meaning advance visas are required for travel to Schengen. Energy & Tourism Potential: Ethiopia is negotiating €400m with Italian banks to complete the 1,800MW Koysha hydropower dam, which could also support tourism around the new reservoir.