Horn of Africa Trade Push: Kenya is seeking deeper regional backing for the Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor, arguing that better roads, ports, rail and border processes will turn infrastructure into jobs and faster intra-Horn trade, with Djibouti named among key partners. Ethiopia’s Corridor Challenge: A new analysis highlights Ethiopia’s heavy reliance on Djibouti for over 95% of maritime trade, warning that high logistics costs and delays create economic and security vulnerabilities—fueling calls for more diversified routes. Power Market Talks: Ethiopia says it will keep driving Eastern Africa Power Pool plans for an integrated regional electricity market, stressing shared rules and institutional integrity as the region moves toward cross-border power trading. Djibouti Link in Migration Flows: A UN report says nearly 100,000 irregular migrants entered Yemen in the first half of 2026, with about 80% arriving via Djibouti, reflecting how migration routes keep shifting with security crackdowns. Maritime Security Pressure: The IMO is urging action after piracy and armed robbery incidents rise again, including appeals over 44 seafarers held off Somalia, while attacks near the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden continue to disrupt shipping. Air Cargo Connectivity: ProCharter launched four new weekly cargo corridors from Nairobi to Mogadishu, Kismayo, Djibouti and Juba, aiming to speed up trade for time-sensitive goods.