Enugu Marathon Spotlight: Kenya’s Edwin Kipyego and Ethiopia’s Zenebe Aberu took the top prizes in the 42km elite races at the Enugu City International Marathon, with Kipyego winning the men’s title in 2:20:38 and Aberu claiming the women’s crown in 2:48:40—another reminder of Ethiopia’s strength in long-distance running and a feel-good story for sports travelers. Business & Travel Links: Ethiopia and Thailand met in Addis Ababa to push B2B cooperation higher, with officials pointing to growing people-to-people ties, including Ethiopians traveling to Thailand for medical care and expanding trade, tourism, and investment. Drought Hits a Key Tourism Area: Simien Mountains National Park and North Gondar officials are preparing support as drought affects 115,000 households near the UNESCO site, with thousands facing hunger and livestock losses—important context for visitors planning trips to northern Ethiopia. AfCFTA Progress Check: Ethiopia’s AfCFTA update notes tariff schedules lag behind implementation, with only a limited number of countries covering all goods categories—relevant for cross-border travel planning and regional trade growth. Water Access in Benishangul Gumuz: A report highlights how families in Bambasi and Buldigilu endure long, unsafe walks for clean water, with major health and safety impacts—an on-the-ground look at why community projects matter for sustainable tourism.