IMF & Shipping Disruption: The IMF warns that Middle East conflict is still battering global shipping and air routes, with Red Sea rerouting effects lingering around Bab el-Mandeb; it notes traffic there remains about half pre-crisis levels and warns slower growth could persist even after peace. Djibouti-Ethiopia Energy Deal: Djibouti’s Ports and Free Zones Authority says it is waiting for Ethiopia’s participation in the next budget year to start building an oil depot at the Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port, with financing expected from Ethiopian Investment Holdings. AfDB-WEF Private Capital Push: The AfDB and World Economic Forum launched the Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) Roadmap for Africa to mobilize private investment into fragile economies, citing a roughly $400bn annual financing gap and naming Djibouti among pilot countries. Regional Health Security: IGAD launched a $31.9m pandemic preparedness project for member states including Djibouti, aiming to strengthen cross-border surveillance, labs, and emergency workforce capacity. Ethiopia Election Watch: Ethiopia enters the final electoral silence ahead of June 1 polls, with logistics reportedly completed by the National Election Board and results expected around June 11.