Executive Presidency Debate: Ethiopia’s national dialogue endorsed constitutional changes to merge prime minister and president into a powerful executive presidency, with parliament set to consider the proposal in October—critics warn it could concentrate power around PM Abiy Ahmed. Meta Settlement & Child Safety: A US court settlement ends a California-led case against Meta over its child-safety practices, with critics saying the deal avoids admissions while shifting safeguards toward “opt-out” settings. Air Travel Disruption: RwandAir canceled Kigali–Nairobi flights for a second day amid a Kenya aviation workers strike/go-slow at JKIA, stranding passengers and disrupting schedules. Repatriation Drive: Ethiopia repatriated nearly 100,000 nationals from abroad in the past year, including 2,463 returned from Saudi Arabia, with support and reunification plans underway. Health Supply Win: Ethiopia’s EPSS won a gold award at ASCEA 2026 for improved pharmaceutical procurement and supply-chain reforms, including digital systems. Ethiopian Airlines Trade Link: Ethiopian Airlines launched a Chengdu–Addis Ababa freighter route to boost China-Africa cargo flows via its Addis hub. Diaspora Message: AU Commission chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf reaffirmed the diaspora’s role in implementing Agenda 2063, marking the International Day for People of African Descent. Sports (CECAFA Final): Kawempe Muslim Ladies face Kenya Police Bullets FC in the CECAFA qualifiers final after dominant semi-finals.