Ethiopia’s 7th General Election: The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) says it stayed institutionally neutral and followed the law as official results were announced, while the African Union and the Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association praised the vote as peaceful, orderly, transparent and inclusive. Refugee inclusion: UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi visited Ethiopia’s Ura settlement and highlighted the government’s Makatet Roadmap, saying it helps refugees get documentation, legal services, education, healthcare and job access under a unified, government-led system. Green Legacy push: Addis Ababa’s administration launched this year’s Green Legacy Initiative under “Planting Hope,” with Ethiopia also rolling out a US$9.8m UNEP-backed project to scale ecosystem restoration and climate resilience for farmers and vulnerable groups. Health reforms spotlight: WHO lauded Ethiopia’s health reforms for improving access and quality, citing expanded infrastructure and better medicine availability. Climate risk: Reports warn El Niño is back, raising fears for food systems and climate shocks across vulnerable regions. Housing dispute: Homebuyers filed collective lawsuits over a failed subscription housing model after regulatory action invalidated performance bonds, alleging incomplete deliveries. Press freedom: CPJ urged Ethiopian authorities to release journalist Salsawit Baynesagn detained without charge. Regional labour ties: Ethiopia and Bahrain discussed a framework to streamline labour market cooperation and protect worker rights for tens of thousands of Ethiopians abroad.