Nile Water Tensions: Egypt renewed its warning that it “will not allow” additional Ethiopian dams on the Nile, saying Cairo has “multiple tools” to defend water security, as the dispute over GERD and new projects keeps escalating. Regional Security in the Horn: A new analysis says Eritrea is extending its security frontier through eastern Sudan and links it to wider buffer-zone politics reaching toward Ethiopia’s Tigray. Ethiopia–Pakistan Agriculture Push: Pakistan and Ethiopia agreed to deepen cooperation in farming, livestock, food security, irrigation, mechanization, and technology transfer, aiming to turn talks into concrete projects and trade deals. Circular Economy Rollout: Ethiopia has entered active implementation of the African Development Bank’s African Circular Economy Facility, moving from planning into funded policies and programs to turn waste into value. US Immigration Court Update: A US judge lifted a block on ending Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians, clearing the way for deportation steps while legal challenges continue. Sports & Youth: Nairobi launched the ANOCA Zone V Youth Games, with Ethiopia among 11 countries set to compete in multiple disciplines. Health Cooperation: A regional workshop in Accra urged integrating noncommunicable disease services into Universal Health Coverage reforms, with Ethiopia among participating countries.