Regional Energy Trade: Ethiopia and Kenya signed a new electricity supply deal, with Ethiopia Power Utility (EEU) selling power to Kenya Power at about 24.07 birr per kWh, aimed at boosting cross-border reliability and East Africa’s power connectivity. Horn of Africa Trade Facilitation: Kenya endorsed a Horn of Africa Initiative roadmap to cut business costs and speed up cross-border commerce, including better handling of non-tariff barriers, upgraded border posts, fast-track lanes for compliant and perishable cargo, and plans for regional cargo tracking plus a payment system. Djibouti Corridor Pressure: A new analysis highlights how Ethiopia’s heavy reliance on Djibouti for over 95% of maritime trade raises logistics costs, drains foreign currency, and increases risk from delays—pushing the case for more diversified routes. Maritime Security in Focus: Yemen is advancing a roadmap for a National Maritime Information Sharing Centre and strengthening regional information-sharing under the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment, with phased operations starting with daytime watch. Migration Flows via Djibouti: UN reporting says nearly 100,000 irregular migrants entered Yemen in the first half of 2026, with 80% arriving via Djibouti. UK Travel Rules: The UK reaffirmed visa requirements for Nigerians and nationals of 100+ countries for short visits under updated immigration rules.