Welcome to Addis Fortune's digest on critical developments impacting Ethiopia’s business and economic spheres. New fire safety regulations are being enforced in Addis Abeba, affecting businesses, particularly hotels, requiring costly upgrades to meet safety standards. Meanwhile, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has undergone a significant boardroom reshuffle while Parliament is considering legislation to transition all urban land ownership to leasehold within five years. Also, despite government assurances of sufficient crop yields, millions face severe hunger due to ongoing conflicts and logistical challenges, according to FAO and WFP. Finally, Fortune looks at moves to adopt international sustainability reporting standards to attract global investment and address climate risks.