Rainfall Preparedness: Ethiopia’s Meteorological Institute urged precaution as the main rainy season approaches, warning of light-to-heavy rains that may intensify over the next 10 days and raise risks of flooding, landslides and river overflows. Wildlife & Climate Restoration: Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is credited with restoring degraded ecosystems, helping displaced wildlife return and improving biodiversity and water resources, including signs of recovery around Lake Abijatta. Energy Reform & Women’s Empowerment: Development partners, including the World Bank, backed Ethiopia’s energy reforms as a route to jobs and expanded electricity access for rural communities, with attention to women’s participation. Diplomacy & Tourism: Envoys from Oman and Romania praised Ethiopia’s investment and trade potential, while diplomats from 40+ countries visited Lalibela, highlighting Ethiopia’s growing cultural tourism pull. Dialogue for Peace: Emeritus Prof. Alemayehu G. Mariam said Ethiopia’s national dialogue is a structured, peaceful path to address long-standing grievances. Debt Relief Progress: Ethiopia’s $1bn Eurobond restructuring deal won IMF backing, moving the country closer to returning to capital markets. Roads & Urban Growth: PM Abiy inspected the Chano–Chencha Road Project, linking infrastructure upgrades to livable cities and tourism. Coffee Milestone: Ethiopia hit a record $3bn coffee export earnings target this fiscal year. Sports: Ethiopia’s women U-17 team arrived in Zambia ahead of a qualifier against Zambia.