Digital Governance: Ethiopia’s MESOB Center welcomed African ambassadors to see how the integrated one-stop digital public service platform is expanding access to over 100 services across 100+ branches, with queue notifications, complaint channels, and locally built systems. National Dialogue: Chief Commissioner Mesfin Araya says the Ethiopian National Dialogue Conference is nearing its conclusion, with deliberations moving from 250-member groups to 500 consultation groups ahead of final outcomes. Digital Infrastructure: Ethio telecom and ZTE reviewed progress on Ethiopia’s network modernization, citing completed work across hundreds of sites and rising 4G coverage toward digital transformation targets. Climate Diplomacy: African climate negotiators met in Accra to consolidate priorities for COP31, focusing on finance, adaptation, just transition, technology transfer, and implementation issues. Green Economy: ENA reports Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is being held up as a regional model, with massive tree-planting figures and calls for stronger AU-led cooperation. Security & Regional Stability: Ethiopia withdrew troops from militant-encircled Burhakaba in Somalia, handing security to Somali forces as AUSSOM faces funding strain. Public Health: Ethiopia and WHO marked World Breastfeeding Week 2026, stressing enforcement of marketing rules for breast-milk substitutes.