Nile Dispute: Egypt renewed its hard line against new Ethiopian dams, saying Cairo “will not allow” additional projects and will defend its water security, as tensions over the GERD and future upstream works keep rising. Humanitarian Action: The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia praised the government’s shift toward durable solutions, highlighting the Makatet Roadmap for refugee inclusion in education, healthcare, legal documentation and labor markets. Education & Jobs: A tracer study at Debre Berhan University found 62.1% of 2023–24 graduates employed within two years, with employers satisfied on knowledge but calling for stronger creativity, innovation and project management. Health Services: MSF launched a new general and specialist healthcare programme in Oromia’s East and West Wollega to restore access in hard-to-reach areas and strengthen referral and infection control. Agriculture Exports: Ethiopia opened a National Banana Conference, urging producers to improve quality and meet phytosanitary standards to expand exports beyond Djibouti and Somalia. Digital Ethiopia: Ethiopia showcased Digital Ethiopia 2030 and tools like Fayda Digital ID and MESOB at the BRICS ICT working group meeting in Pune. Diplomacy: Uganda’s foreign minister met Ethiopia’s ambassador, agreeing to deepen cooperation on trade, investment and air connectivity. Tigray Security: A drone strike hit a residential area in Mekelle, with casualties not yet confirmed. US Immigration: A US court ruling cleared the way to end TPS protections for Ethiopians, raising fresh deportation fears.