City Memory & Culture: Aschalew Fetene “Ardi” builds a time capsule for a rapidly changing Addis Abeba, using songs like “Woyzero Tesseru” to mourn neighborhood life being erased by “corridor transformation.” Performing Arts: “Ye Demena Dankiregnoch” returns to Hager Fikir Theatre, with a story that moves between family, love, motherhood, and the cost of choices—set in one of Ethiopia’s oldest indigenous stages. Music Spaces: A look at Addis music rooms like Moseb Music Center and Fendika Cultural Center, and how live venues are becoming rarer as creatives search for safe, welcoming stages. Football Transfers: Abubeker Nassir is back in Ethiopia, signing with Mechal after injury setbacks abroad, aiming to reignite his Premier League scoring form. Nile Diplomacy: Opinion and analysis argue Ethiopia is losing diplomatic ground as Egypt warns against new Nile dams and frames “multiple tools” to protect its water security. Digital ID: PM Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia’s Fayda digital ID system could lift GDP by 7%, with tens of millions already registered. Coffee & Health: Research highlights coffee’s short-term blood pressure spikes but a more complex long-term picture for habitual drinkers. Migration Shock (US): US courts clear the way to end deportation protections for Ethiopians under TPS, raising fears of forced removals. Tigray Rights: Reports describe allegations of sexual violence tied to forced conscription at a Tigray training center, with survivors speaking out.