• On August 3, 2026, Addis Ababa hosted the 8th round of Ethiopia's national tree-planting campaign, setting out to plant 800 million seedlings across the country. In the capital, the initiative brought together professionals and residents from all walks of life across 176 designated sites. Guided by the theme "Planting Hope," the city surpassed its initial single-day goal of 1 million seedlings, successfully planting 1.5 million in a single day. Beyond enhancing urban beauty, shade, and food security, these new trees will play a vital role in curbing environmental pollution and mitigating air quality-related health risks.

• On August 7, 2026, Mayor Adanech Abiebie met with a delegation led by Benin's Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, Mahouna Akplogan. During the meeting, Mayor Adanech shared Addis Ababa’s success in executing its Smart City initiative to support Benin’s digital transformation goals. She highlighted the project's core pillars—Smart Economy, Environment, Governance, Living, Mobility, and People—and emphasized the key drivers behind its success: strong institutional coordination, regulatory frameworks, public participation, and public-private partnerships.

• On August 9, 2026, Mayor Adanech Abiebie presided over the 5th graduation ceremony of the Lenegewa Women’s Rehabilitation and Skills Development Center, honoring 858 women who completed vocational and personal development training. These graduates, now embarking on new life paths, represent Addis Ababa’s broader mission to advance social justice and heal longstanding societal problems. Mayor Adanech noted that with this latest cohort, the center has now empowered a total of 3,259 women to enter the workforce, achieve self-sufficiency, and serve as role models within their communities.