Red Sea Shipping Pressure: EU’s Aspides escort mission is short on warships, leaving merchant traffic waiting as Italy says it will add ships only if other Europeans match the effort—an issue for Djibouti since most Ethiopia’s fuel and cargo still moves through its corridor. Horn Security Spillover: Ethiopia’s renewed fight in the north is increasingly regional, with Ethiopia and Eritrea severing diplomatic ties after explosions in Addis Ababa and a drone strike, raising fears of a wider Horn front. Djibouti Corridor Costs: War-risk premiums for Red Sea routes are climbing after Houthi pressure near Bab el-Mandeb, pushing up shipping and insurance costs that hit Ethiopia’s access through Djibouti. Somalia–Israel Standoff: Somalia’s president says Mogadishu will reject any Israeli presence, including claims tied to Berbera, warning it could pull the country into wider Middle East crises. Piracy Aftermath: Pakistan’s PMO says arrangements are underway to repatriate three Pakistani sailors killed during the MT Honour 25 hijacking operation off Somalia, with four crew members retrieved for arrival in Karachi. Ethiopia–Djibouti Energy Deal: Scholars say the Damerjog–Dewele petroleum products pipeline (Djibouti to Ethiopia) will boost fuel security and deepen economic ties, with capacity set above one million cubic meters. US Visa Bonds: The US added 50 countries to a B1/B2 visa bond list; 30 are African, while Kenya is not on it. Yemen Food Crisis: UN/WFP warns hunger is surging as renewed fighting displaces families and disrupts markets, with nearly 75% of households in accessible areas unable to meet basic food needs.