Ethiopia’s e-mobility push: UNECA’s Robert Lisinge says Ethiopia’s electric mobility strategy is key to cutting emissions, reducing fossil-fuel import dependence, and strengthening climate resilience. Nasir trial: Mam Pal Dhuor, second accused in the Nasir incident case, denied financing armed youth and rejected all charges, including claims of sending funds linked to the violence. Religious violence in Ethiopia: Militants killed at least 37 Orthodox Christians in Arsi zone, burned the century-old Church of Archangel Gabriel, and displaced hundreds, with missing residents feared. Diplomacy training: Ethiopia launched a four-day diplomatic training program for South Sudanese diplomats in Addis Ababa, focused on negotiation, Pan-Africanism, and regional cooperation. Election legitimacy debate: Commentators warn Ethiopia’s June 1 election may preserve formal electoral structures while insecurity and shrinking civic space weaken democratic meaning. AfCFTA implementation review: Ethiopia and Togo are assessing AfCFTA progress under AFIRM, aiming to turn identified legal and operational gaps into reforms. Digital finance milestone: EthSwitch reports over 1 million EthioPay-IPS transactions in a day, worth more than 5 billion birr, alongside a financial inclusion award. Climate talks access: Visa barriers are reportedly keeping some of the world’s poorest countries out of the Bonn climate conference. UN/IMF finance link: IMF selected Alvaro Piris Chavarri as Venezuela mission chief; he is also listed as Ethiopia mission chief.