Ethiopia Debt Restructuring: Ethiopia has reached an agreement in principle with holders of about 45% of its defaulted $1bn Eurobond, proposing a 12% principal cut, nearly $100m in missed coupons, and a warrant for possible future bond access—an important step, but still not a full exit as terms and creditor buy-in remain unfinished. Djibouti-Russia Nuclear Cooperation: Russia says it will sign a memorandum with Djibouti on peaceful nuclear energy at the Russia–Africa Summit, while also flagging Russian business interest in Djibouti’s logistics, energy, agriculture and fisheries and industrial park proposals. Ethiopia-Kenya Power Trade: Ethiopia and Kenya signed a new electricity supply deal, with Ethiopia selling to Kenya’s state distributor at about 24.07 birr per kWh, aiming to deepen cross-border power connectivity and regional growth. Horn of Africa Geopolitics: Analysis highlights how Red Sea states are expanding influence through port, defense and energy deals—Egypt-Somalia, Turkey in Somalia, Saudi and UAE moves, plus the risks of external rivalry in Sudan. Kenya Pushes Lamu-LAPSSET: Kenya is seeking regional backing to strengthen the Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia corridor as Dangote’s planned Lamu refinery is positioned as a potential traffic anchor. Agribusiness Exports: Ethiopia targets a July–September avocado export push during Peru’s supply gap, supported by cold storage and rail links to improve market access and narrow price gaps. UK Visa Rules: The UK updated its visitor visa national list, adding 52 African countries requiring advance visas for short stays, affecting travel planning for business and tourism.