Ethiopia–Djibouti Energy Corridor: Abiy Ahmed, Djibouti’s president and Aliko Dangote launched a major petroleum infrastructure push: a 120-km refined products pipeline from Damerjog (Djibouti) to Dewele (Ethiopia), backed by over 1 million cubic meters of storage, aiming to cut fuel costs and boost trade along the corridor. Tigray Travel Warning: The U.S. urged foreigners to avoid Tigray and Afar as fighting escalates after Tigrayan forces seized airports and Ethiopia suspended flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire; the situation is described as fast-changing. Frontline Escalation: Ethiopia’s military says it killed 272 TPLF fighters in Amhara and reports hundreds more wounded/captured, while TPLF describes a “full-blown war,” raising fresh uncertainty for regional movement. Higher Education for Jobs: Addis Ababa University is among winners of the Africa Higher Education for Transformation prize, with a wider push for universities to redesign courses with employers and turn research into employment. Sports & Travel Interest: Kenenisa Bekele has withdrawn from the 2026 Berlin Marathon due to an Achilles injury, while Ethiopia’s Getaneh Molla and other Ethiopian runners remain listed.