Football Governance Clash: Police occupied the Djibouti Football Federation (FDF) headquarters as club presidents pushed an extraordinary general assembly to remove FIFA Council member Souleiman Waberi, with the FDF calling the meeting illegitimate while sources say delegates voted to replace the leadership with an interim committee. Yemen/Red Sea Security: Saudi-led coalition jets (100 fighter jets cited) backed a Yemen government offensive (“Yemen Dawn”) after Houthis seized Turbah and advanced toward Taiz; the fighting is centered on the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint that links Red Sea trade to the Gulf of Aden. Horn of Africa Instability: Ethiopia’s federal forces and allied units reportedly retook Abala and Erebti in Afar after about a week of fighting, displacing around 150,000 people, while the wider Ethiopia conflict continues to raise displacement and food-security risks. Djibouti in the Spotlight (Jobs): A new Africa salary ranking puts Djibouti at the top for 2026 take-home pay (about $2,836 monthly net), ahead of South Africa. Public Administration Reform: The UAE and World Bank launched a “Zero Government Bureaucracy” government experience exchange programme in Djibouti, aiming to cut red tape and improve service delivery. Maritime/Trade Risk Watch: Reports also highlight renewed pressure around Red Sea routes and Bab el-Mandeb insurance costs, with knock-on effects for the Djibouti corridor.