US-Iran Sanctions: The US Treasury moved to revoke Banque Misr UAE’s correspondent banking access to US dollars, targeting what it calls a “critical node” for Iran-linked shadow banking and citing about $1.8bn processed for 103 potentially linked firms. Red Sea Security: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden states, including Djibouti, met in Nairobi to boost maritime security cooperation and intelligence sharing as piracy, trafficking and shipping disruptions rise. Piracy Update: The IMO warned that six vessels are still held by pirates and armed groups, with more than 90 seafarers captive after the hijacking of the tanker Seamull (SIBU 1) and called for urgent, unconditional releases. Djibouti in the Mix: Djibouti Maritime Authority officials said Gulf of Aden piracy is worsening as global forces focus elsewhere, underlining the need for coordinated regional enforcement. Migration Reporting: IGAD urged journalists across the region, including Djibouti, to report responsibly on free movement and labour migration and avoid sensational portrayals of migrants as security threats. Regional Trade Links: South Sudan’s transport minister said policy reforms and bills aim to turn the country into a logistics hub, including progress on the Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport corridor involving Djibouti.