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· The Reporter
Ethiopian Airlines moves the choice of contractors for Bishoftu International Airport from August 2026 to early January 2027. The airline needs more than USD 9 billion from lenders. Interest stands at USD 8.5 billion, but no loan is signed, and lenders are expected to finish their assessments by March 2027. The airline says the 2030 completion date stays.
· ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed opens a 9.6 km riverside section in Addis Ababa, from the Entoto Qusquam area to Kechene. It is part of the Sheger Project, planned to continue to Peacock Park and Bole. Trails now connect Entoto, Kechene and Piazza for walkers and cyclists. Cafes are under construction, and river water treatment is not complete.
· ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed opens Addis Sports Park, a 5.7 hectare site in Addis Ababa. It has an Olympic-standard pool, football, basketball and tennis courts, an 800 metre running track and a playground. A plaza holds 3,000 people and the basement has parking for 300 vehicles. The project includes 105 shops for relocated community members.