Tigray Peace Tensions: Ethiopia’s former TPLF chairman Aregawi Berhe says the federal government’s Pretoria Peace Agreement efforts were not reciprocated, accusing TPLF of regrouping and rebuilding military capacity through recruitment, while warning that international silence could destabilize the Horn. Urban Growth & Industry Push: A new analysis highlights Ethiopia’s rapid urban transformation as roads, industrial parks, housing and corridor projects shift the economy from rural dominance toward city-led growth. Coffee Outlook: USDA forecasts Ethiopia’s coffee production rising 4.7% to 12.1m 60-kg bags in 2026/27, with exports up 2.4% to 7.13m, supported by better yields and modernization efforts. Cybersecurity Law: Ethiopia’s parliament unanimously passed a law to protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks, covering telecoms, energy, finance, transport and digital services. Finance & Investment Banking: United Capital expands in East Africa, securing investment banking licences in Ethiopia and Rwanda, positioning itself as an early foreign entrant. Energy & Trade Risk: A report flags environmental risks from the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, warning of impacts on wildlife corridors and livelihoods as oil transport ramps up. Coffee Sector Modernization: Ethiopia’s coffee sector is also framed as moving toward traceable, modern production with government support and growing farmer participation. Ethiopia-Russia Ties: Russia’s ambassador says cooperation with Ethiopia has reached an unprecedented level across trade, education, technology and science, with cultural diplomacy strengthening people-to-people links.