Food Security Shock in Djibouti: The UN warns Djibouti faces severe emergency-level hunger, with IPC projections (July–December 2026) showing over 25% of the population (256,000 people) in Crisis or worse, and around 30,000 in Emergency, driven by import dependence, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, low purchasing power, and El Niño-linked dry conditions. Flood Risk & Early Warnings: A Djibouti-focused report highlights how flood alerts only save lives when they reach everyone fast—especially in dense neighborhoods where drainage is weak—calling for more inclusive, community-based warning delivery. Air Pollution Exposure: UNEP lists Djibouti among countries grappling with high air pollution, citing an annual PM2.5 exposure level of 40.3 micrograms per cubic metre, underscoring health risks tied to pollution and climate impacts. MAZU Early-Warning Upgrade for Djibouti: China delivered MAZU-Djibouti 2.0, an AI-powered multi-hazard early warning system meant to close “zero-gap” coverage for climate-vulnerable communities, as part of a wider rollout across developing countries. Red Sea Disruption Spillover: With Houthis enforcing a blockade and oil prices surging above US$100, the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint (between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea) faces renewed pressure—raising shipping costs and worsening supply-chain strain that can hit food and livelihoods.