Climate Watch: The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is likely to develop (80% chance) between June and August 2026, with above-average temperatures expected widely—raising heat-stress risks and shifting rainfall patterns, including across eastern and southern Africa. Desert & Land Restoration: The Great Green Wall—living trees and shrubs meant to slow desert spread—has been under construction for nearly two decades, aiming to restore 100 million hectares, capture up to 250 million tons of CO2, and create jobs, though progress still lags behind targets. Health & Environment Link: A WHO-led study warns snakebite risk is rising as climate disruption pushes venomous snakes into new areas where people have more contact. Regional Resilience: IGAD launched a $31.9m PREPARE project using a One Health approach to strengthen cross-border outbreak surveillance and lab capacity across Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and others. Maritime Security: The Djibouti Code of Conduct flags fragile gains against piracy in the Gulf of Aden and calls for sustained vigilance—important for the Red Sea corridor Djibouti depends on.