IMF & Ethiopia’s economy: The IMF has completed its fifth review of Ethiopia’s 48-month Extended Credit Facility, unlocking about $464m and easing disbursements—though analysts warn it’s hard to “stabilise” a country at war with itself. National Dialogue in Addis Ababa: Over 4,000 participants have gathered for the final conference of Ethiopia’s National Dialogue, with discussions across eight major pillars expected to produce a binding consensus next month. Transport & tourism policy: Ethiopia’s electronic taxi-hailing sector is growing fast, but a new debate is heating up over whether it needs a dedicated regulator and clearer rules for platforms, data, and fair competition. Human trafficking crackdown: Ethiopian Federal Police, with Dubai Police, arrested two alleged traffickers accused of moving 105 Ethiopians to Dubai and abusing victims, with extradition to Ethiopia confirmed. Aviation & connectivity: Boeing’s latest forecast keeps long-term aircraft demand strong, while Ethiopia’s own travel ecosystem continues to expand through new airline connectivity moves. Travel safety watch: An Angolan woman was arrested at Sri Lanka’s BIA after arriving via Addis Ababa, with cocaine concealed in her body. Visa friction for travelers: UK “enhanced credibility checks” are tightening for applicants from multiple African countries, including Ethiopia, raising the stakes for trips and family visits.