Hunger and diet affordability: The UN/FAO report says Africa has overtaken Asia for the most hungry people, with 309 million Africans facing hunger and 66.6% unable to afford a healthy diet, as humanitarian nutrition funding tightens. Health financing push: Ahead of an AU health summit in Accra, African leaders urged countries to fund health at home, strengthen accountability, and innovate as donor support declines. IMF on AI readiness: The IMF warns Sub-Saharan Africa may miss most AI gains unless governments improve electricity, internet access, and digital skills. Ethiopia’s agriculture upgrade: Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation Institute says it is expanding cold-chain infrastructure and hybrid sorghum to cut post-harvest losses and raise farmers’ income. Diaspora for tourism: An Ethiopian diaspora scholar tells Ethiopians abroad they can boost tourism and development using networks and expertise, not just remittances. Co-op digitalization: Ethiopia’s cooperative financial sector is moving to digitize paper-based SACCO and microfinance operations, aiming to reduce leakage and improve efficiency. GERD diplomacy: Egypt again accuses Ethiopia of politicising GERD operations and calls for coordinated, lawful dam management. Ethiopia in the AI lending race: An AI-driven lender backed by a major South African bank plans to expand into Ethiopia and Egypt, targeting credit-starved markets. Golden Visa update: Ethiopia plans 10-year Golden Visas in the 2026/27 fiscal year with a $10 million investment threshold. Addis lifestyle: A guide highlights the best time to go paragliding in Addis Ababa during the dry season.