Nile Water Clash: Egypt renewed its opposition to Ethiopia building three more Blue Nile dams, warning it “will not allow” additional projects and stressing its “legitimate right” to defend water security—pushing the rivalry beyond the river into ports, partnerships, and wider regional influence. Music & Heritage: Protoje released the visual for “1000 Lashes” featuring Stephen Marley, filmed at Addis Ababa’s Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, linking the track to Adwa’s anti-colonial legacy. Aviation Ties: Ethiopia’s ambassador to the U.S., Binalf Andualem, met Boeing executives to reaffirm support for Ethiopian Airlines and Flyethiopian, marking the airline’s 80th anniversary with a 787 model gift. Digital Ethiopia: Ethiopia showcased its Digital Ethiopia 2030 plan at the 7th BRICS ICT Working Group in Pune, highlighting Fayda Digital ID and MESOB one-stop services. Higher Ed Feedback: Debre Berhan University’s 2026 tracer study found 62.1% of 2023–24 graduates employed, with employers praising knowledge but flagging gaps in creativity, innovation, and project management. Diaspora Food: Sekela Kitchen opened at Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market, bringing Ethiopian staples like doro wat, injera, and sambusa to a new audience. Immigration Shock: A U.S. judge lifted the final block ending Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Ethiopians, raising urgent concerns for people living and working in the U.S. Sports Officiating: CECAFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers in Kigali (Aug 21–31) will use 17 referees and assistants, including Ethiopia’s CBE FC among participating teams.