Energy Reform: Ethiopia approved a new energy policy aiming for full cost recovery by 2028, with gradual, study-based tariff changes for state utilities and a shift from broad subsidies to targeted support for low-income households. AI in Education: Ethiopia plans an AI university starting in 2027, tied to its Digital Ethiopia agenda and designed to train African students in machine intelligence. Health & Tech: IGAD launched a $31.9m regional pandemic preparedness project, strengthening cross-border surveillance, lab diagnostics, and workforce training using a One Health approach. Medical Tourism: Ethiopia is pushing to become a Horn-of-Africa medical tourism hub by upgrading tertiary care and using AI-driven diagnostics, with new and expanded hospital capacity in Addis Ababa. Snakebite Risk: A WHO-led study warns climate change may increase venomous snake encounters worldwide, with more cases expected as habitats shift toward people. Regional Security Tech: Rwanda’s police leadership urged tech-driven, cross-border crime prevention as Kigali explores nuclear science and medicine cooperation. Horn of Africa Politics: Ethiopia enters election silence ahead of June 1 polls, while regional tensions and security challenges remain in focus. Djibouti Link: A pipeline plan discussed for Djibouti-Ethiopia refined fuel transport highlights how Horn infrastructure could reshape regional energy flows.