Electricity Access Push: World Bank and AfDB say Mission 300 has connected over 50 million people to electricity across 40 African countries, nearly doubling the pace since launch—Djibouti is among those newly listed as signing a compact. Clean Transport & Power: Ethiopia inaugurated a fast-charging electric vehicle station in the Kilinto Special Economic Zone, pointing to practical steps to cut transport emissions and support climate action. Land Restoration Focus: UN Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (June 17) spotlights rangelands and the need to restore degraded land—an issue that hits food, water, biodiversity, and resilience. Red Sea / Djibouti Link: Germany is sending two ships to Djibouti for possible mine-clearing preparations tied to Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz contingencies, underscoring how regional security can quickly affect maritime conditions. Horn Border Security: Experts in Ethiopia discussed new initiatives to strengthen governance and security in border areas as porous frontiers fuel smuggling, trafficking, and arms flows. Green Legacy Momentum: Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative continues its 2026 planting push, aiming for billions of seedlings to restore landscapes and support livelihoods.