Climate Risk & Food Security: WFP warns South Sudan’s hunger crisis is worsening fast as conflict, displacement, economic hardship and “super El Niño” drought effects hit crops; 7.8 million people face acute food insecurity and another 1 million could lose life-saving aid access by next October if funding doesn’t rise. Horn of Africa Resilience Planning: IGAD calls for coordinated, large-scale investment to strengthen agrifood systems resilience, linking agriculture, environment, trade, nutrition and climate adaptation in its 2026–2035 investment plan. Water Diplomacy: Ethiopia’s former parliament speaker urges Egypt to update Nile strategy for the 21st century, arguing colonial-era agreements can’t govern a shared river under climate change and rising demand. Hydropower Under Pressure: Ethiopia’s utility cut power to bitcoin miners by about 75% after reservoir inflows fell ~20%, showing how El Niño-driven water stress can quickly reshape energy and climate-linked industry. Electric Mobility & Industry: Ethiopia’s transport minister says electric mobility should power local industrial development, pushing for local assembly, R&D, supply chains, and battery recycling systems. IGAD Governance Strain: IGAD’s chief warns financial and institutional strain could weaken crisis response, citing arrears, funding gaps and the knock-on effects of Sudan and Red Sea disruptions.