Ethiopia–Nigeria Consular Update: Nigeria’s President Tinubu has dispatched a high-level delegation to Addis Ababa to secure the immediate repatriation of nearly 300 Nigerians held in deteriorating conditions at Kaliti prison, with plans to sign an MoU so prisoners can serve the rest of their sentences back in Nigeria. Aviation & Connectivity: Ethiopian Airlines is weighing an order for 25 new narrow-body jets (Airbus A220/E2, Embraer E2, or Boeing 737 MAX 7), aiming to deepen domestic and regional routes; the airline cites rising fuel costs tied to Middle East conflict as a major pressure point. Security & Travel Safety: Three Sri Lankan nationals abducted after arriving in Ethiopia have been rescued in Shashemene, with six suspects arrested and authorities alleging a ransom demand of about $90,000—another reminder for travelers to vet employment and agents carefully. Energy & Tourism Context: Ethiopia’s “water tower” narrative is shifting toward a “power tower” as major hydropower projects like the GERD and Koysha move the country’s energy story forward. Health Screening Watch: Ebola preparedness is intensifying across regions, with travel-history screening systems being strengthened at ports of entry—relevant for anyone planning cross-border trips in the Horn and beyond.