Cyber & AI Readiness: Ethiopia will host an international conference on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence on June 24–25, bringing together regulators, security agencies, telecoms, banks, academia and vendors to strengthen Africa’s cyber resilience, data sovereignty and safe AI adoption. Media Integrity: The Ethiopian Media Authority and the Inter-Religious Council signed an MoU to curb hate speech and misinformation, with joint capacity building for 51 religious media institutions. Forex Update: The National Bank of Ethiopia’s latest auction averaged 158 birr per US dollar, with USD 100m sold to eight banks; the next auction is set for June 24. Road Safety Tragedy: A bus crash in Ethiopia’s Amhara region killed at least 31 people and injured dozens after an overcrowded vehicle plunged into a ravine; investigations are underway. Green Legacy Push: Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said the Green Legacy Initiative is driving reconciliation with nature and boosting food sovereignty through renewed watersheds and greenery. Ethiopia–Nigeria Prison Deal: Nigeria’s Peter Obi welcomed the prisoner transfer agreement, while lamenting reports that four Nigerians died during the prolonged negotiations. Fertiliser Investment: Africa Finance Corporation pledged $600m to expand Dangote fertiliser output in Nigeria and support a major Ethiopia plant, targeting stronger regional food security. Smart City Talks: Ethio Telecom is discussing with Hawassa plans to integrate Telebirr into municipal revenue collection and expand digital public services. Religious Violence Appeal: Calls are growing for support for Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christians after attacks in Arsi Zone reportedly displaced hundreds and destroyed a historic church.