Green Legacy Ethiopia: The Office of the Prime Minister says the Green Legacy Initiative is a “symbol of development” built on multinational unity, with tree planting under “Planting Hope” in Bishoftu framed as both climate action and diplomatic outreach. Defense & Security: Field Marshal Berhanu Jula says the Ethiopian National Defense Force is effectively thwarting “destructive forces” and highlighted the graduation of the 71st Metemma course officer cadets. Climate Pressure on Pastoralists: A BBC report warns extreme heat and drought are driving injuries and losses among camel herds across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia. GERD & Sovereignty: Egypt’s GERD campaign cannot change Ethiopia’s sovereign right to use Abay/Blue Nile waters, an ENA interview says, stressing Ethiopia as the river’s origin. AU Economic Planning: Ethiopia told an AU STC meeting in Abidjan about its Ten-Year Development Plan and reforms to mobilize resources, broaden the tax base and improve monetary management. Digital Future: ICT leaders hail Ethiopia’s first Artificial Intelligence University as a catalyst for homegrown AI, data sovereignty and innovation. Humanitarian Update (Tigray): A site profiling report says Tigray IDP areas face critical aid gaps, with food, nutrition, healthcare, WASH, education and shelter all insufficient in many sites. US Immigration Court: A Massachusetts judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from ending TPS for Ethiopians while a legal challenge proceeds. Global Coffee Watch: USDA forecasts record global coffee production and exports in 2026/27, with Ethiopia expected to contribute to higher output. Lake Tana Warning: Experts warn water hyacinth is nearing an ecological tipping point, spreading into more kebeles and threatening navigation, water levels and biodiversity. Counter-Smuggling (India): India’s DRI says it seized 27+ kg of smuggled gold, including gold arriving from Addis Ababa, and arrested suspects.