National Dialogue Prep: Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission is holding orientation sessions ahead of the July 15 conference in Addis Ababa, stressing inclusiveness, participation, equality, and consensus-building to tackle peace, nation-building, human rights, and social development. Tigray Peace Pact Fallout: Tigray authorities say the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement is “collapsed,” accusing the federal government of blocking implementation and preparing renewed conflict, while the federal side rejects the restored TPLF-linked administration’s legitimacy. Green Legacy Spotlight: Diplomats and a climate scientist praised Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative as a global model for inclusive climate resilience, citing tens of billions of seedlings planted and a 2026 push to plant 8 billion more; international parliamentary delegates also joined tree-planting at the House of Peoples’ Representatives. Security Forum Message: Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai told an Addis Ababa intelligence-security forum that Africa must lead its own security solutions, warning against overreliance on foreign interventions. Governance & Oversight: The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission unveiled a new five-year strategy after closing its previous plan, including results from its electronic case management system and transitional justice work. Public Finance Watch: A federal audit flagged 8.46 billion birr in uncollectible tax arrears, while the Customs Commission reported 738 billion birr in duty and contraband revenue and large duty-free incentives.