Nile Water Tensions: Egypt says Ethiopia’s GERD operations are causing fluctuating releases, forcing constant updates to downstream dam plans and data-sharing. National Dialogue Watch: The EU’s top diplomat visited Ethiopia’s National Dialogue, calling it inclusive and “grassroots-driven,” and urging concrete peace and reconciliation outcomes. Monetary Policy Shift: Ethiopia’s central bank lifted its credit cap and moved toward targeted reserve requirements, aiming to steer lending toward productive sectors. Tobacco Control Funding: Ethiopia and Addis Ababa adopted budgets with dedicated tobacco-control financing for EFDA and city health regulators. Wildlife Conservation Milestone: Ethiopia marked 60 years of its Wildlife Conservation Authority, with cheetah conservation expert Laurie Marker set to shape the future of conservation. Climate Early Warning Tech: China’s MAZU AI weather warning system is praised as a global public good and is already deployed in Ethiopia and other climate-vulnerable countries. Digital Mobility Regulation: A debate grows over whether Ethiopia’s electronic taxi-hailing market needs a dedicated regulator as platforms handle large-scale data and transactions. Community Environmental Concerns: Lamu residents demand transparency over a proposed Dangote-linked oil refinery, warning about potential impacts on fishing grounds and pollution risks. Food Security & Trade Systems: FAO and partners launched a wider Africa phytosanitary programme in Addis Ababa to help exporters meet stricter plant-health rules and reduce rejected shipments.