Lamu Port & LAPSSET Push: Dangote’s planned 700,000 bpd refinery is set to turn Kenya’s Lamu Port into a steadier industrial anchor and boost the Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport corridor (LAPSSET), after traffic swings tied to Red Sea rerouting and congestion. Regional Power Trade: Ethiopia and Kenya signed a new electricity supply deal, with Ethiopia selling power to Kenya’s distributor at about 24.07 birr per kWh, reinforcing East Africa’s grid connectivity. Trade Costs & Border Reform: Kenya backed Horn of Africa Initiative proposals to cut cross-border delays, tackle non-tariff barriers, modernize border posts, and add fast-track lanes plus a regional cargo tracking and payment system. Djibouti Corridor Dependence: A new analysis warns Ethiopia’s heavy reliance on Djibouti for over 95% of maritime trade raises logistics costs, forex outflows, and supply-chain risk from delays. Visa Rules for African Travelers: The UK updated its visitor visa list, adding 52 African countries that need entry clearance for short visits, affecting regional business travel planning. Sudan Court Update: Sudan’s counter-terrorism court sentenced Hemedti and RSF officials to death, while cholera risks rise as fighting continues. Migration Pressure on Yemen: UN data says nearly 100,000 irregular migrants entered Yemen in 2026’s first half, with 80% arriving via Djibouti.