Regional Cybersecurity: IGAD’s 2026 cyber drill in Addis Ababa wrapped with INSA Deputy Director-General Daniel Guta warning that cyber threats now cross borders and must be met with shared, ongoing regional cooperation. Search-and-Rescue Readiness: The U.S. Air Force deployed HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to East Africa, integrating at Camp Lemonnier to speed rescue response amid Horn of Africa operations. Maritime Security & Trade Lanes: Commentary highlights the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint—between Djibouti and Yemen—as a major driver of global container and oil flows, with calls for stronger coordination as tensions around key sea routes persist. Horn of Africa Port Competition: A new analysis argues Djibouti’s trade position is being pressured by alternative corridors like Berbera, raising questions about how regional bodies handle sovereignty and competition. Film & Creative Economy: Doha Film Institute announced 48 spring grants projects across 39 countries, including Djibouti, supporting development through post-production. Energy Connectivity: AfDB signed key contracts tied to the Desert to Power initiative, including a Mauritania–Mali power interconnection that also links toward electricity access goals reaching Djibouti.