Maritime Security: India’s INS Trikand intercepted a piracy attempt on the MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden, about 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti; MARCOS commandos boarded, found no suspicious persons, and all 21 crew (including one Indian national) were reported safe after taking shelter in the citadel. Regional Cybersecurity: IGAD’s Regional Cyber Drill 2026 wrapped up in Addis Ababa with Djibouti among participants, calling for stronger cross-border cooperation and plans to set up a regional Information Sharing and Analysis Center to share threat information and improve incident response. Trade & Business Links: A private-sector workshop highlighted AfCFTA momentum, noting Djibouti among markets reached by Tanzanian exporters using certificates of origin. Humanitarian & IDs: The World Bank approved a $100m Yemen grant for nutrition and livelihoods, including cash-for-nutrition support and national ID/birth certificate issuance to expand access to services. Business Diplomacy: The Doha Film Institute announced 48 spring grants projects across 39 countries, including Djibouti, supporting development through post-production.