Rastafari & marijuana legalisation: In Kenya’s Kibera, Rastafarians held Nyabinghi “groundation” gatherings with Ethiopian references to Jah, Zion and Haile Selassie I, after a court ruling dismissed a bid to decriminalise spiritual marijuana use. Western Tigray fighting: Heavy clashes erupted in western Tigray near the Sudan border, with both Ethiopia and TPLF trading blame over alleged breaches of the 2022 peace deal. Ethiopian art education spotlight: Ethiopia’s premier art school (ASFAD) is showcasing graduating work across painting, sculpture, printmaking and more, turning Addis Ababa University into a “living museum.” Copyright crackdown for creators: Ethiopia’s Intellectual Property Authority is revising copyright law to strengthen enforcement online, including ISP responsibilities and take-down notices. National Dialogue inclusion: The National Dialogue Commission named 330 representatives to ensure marginalized voices are heard in Addis Ababa’s ongoing talks. Public health workforce: Ethiopia graduated 89 health professionals under WHO- and Pandemic Fund-supported AVoHC SURGE training to respond to outbreaks within 24–48 hours. Miss International fashion debate: Queens weighed in after Miss International dropped the swimsuit segment, focusing on delegates’ projects and “human side.” Ethiopia–US aviation push: The US is exploring participation in Ethiopia’s Bishoftu International Airport project, tied to Ethiopian Airlines growth plans. HIV funding warning: UNAIDS warns that funding cuts could trigger a resurgence, even as new infections and deaths hit long-term lows.