Clean Mobility Investment: Spiro secured a landmark $215M equity round to expand electric mobility and battery-swapping infrastructure across seven African markets, aiming to scale manufacturing, technology and new country entries. EV Policy Push: Ethiopia’s transport shift continues after the gasoline/diesel vehicle import ban, with Addis Ababa’s electric bus rollout highlighted as a practical step toward cleaner urban transit. Brand & Industry Recognition: Dangote Industries was named Africa’s Most Admired Brand for an eighth straight year in Brand Africa 100 rankings, reinforcing its footprint across cement, fertiliser, energy and logistics. Climate & Fossil Fuel Phaseout Planning: A “Santa Marta Coalition” of mostly Global South countries advanced frameworks and road maps for phasing out fossil fuels, linking transition plans to emissions targets and financial-system reforms. Land Restoration Focus: New reporting highlights how degraded land in Ethiopia is undermining crop growth and water retention, pushing community-led, low-cost restoration as both a development and climate priority. Ethiopia Business Links: Dubai Chambers concluded a trade mission in Addis Ababa, meeting Ethiopia’s Industry Ministry and investment bodies to deepen trade and joint investment channels. Digital Skills Network: Afretec signed its 10th university partner, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, expanding Africa-wide engineering and technology collaboration.