Landslide Tragedy in Amhara: Heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide near the Tsadkane Mariam Orthodox monastery in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, killing 14 worshippers and injuring at least three others; rescue teams used excavation equipment to recover bodies, with some reports later saying operations were halted as funerals began. Urban Greening in Focus: UNECA highlights Addis Ababa as a “credible example” for cleaner cities, pointing to electrification, large-scale tree planting under the Green Legacy push, improved road and public amenities, and growing support for electric vehicles. Nuclear Power Oversight: Ethiopia’s Technology Authority says it is strengthening the legal and regulatory framework for peaceful nuclear power, including draft rules for licensing, inspections, safety safeguards, emergency response, and hazard mitigation aligned with international standards. GERD Spotlight: CNN featured Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as a major engineering achievement and a symbol of the country’s broader infrastructure-led growth. BRICS Culture Track: India, as BRICS chair, is set to host BRICS culture ministers’ and working group meetings in Bhopal starting Aug. 5, with discussions on creative economy, cultural heritage, and culture-climate cooperation. Ethio Telecom Green Moves: Ethio Telecom expanded its Green Legacy efforts with plans to plant 250,000 seedlings and reported continued renewable-powered upgrades to reduce diesel use across its network.