Climate & Disaster Preparedness: IGAD’s ICPAC and Action Against Hunger launched IMPAACT, a 24-month, $4.5m initiative to strengthen early action for nearly 250,000 people across Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti—aiming to turn climate risk forecasts into faster, coordinated help before droughts and floods hit. Marine Pollution Monitoring: Scientists from 21 African countries met in Accra to harmonise microplastics monitoring protocols using nuclear and isotopic techniques, including Djibouti—so coastal data can be compared and used for stronger marine protection and policy. Regional Energy Connectivity: Ethiopia and Kenya signed a new electricity supply deal, with Ethiopia exporting power to Kenya at about 24.07 birr per kWh—supporting more reliable cross-border supply and broader East African development. Migration & Safety: IOM reported that nearly 9,000 Ethiopian migrants stranded in Yemen have returned home via sea crossings to Djibouti, calling for more support for safe, voluntary, dignified returns. Carbon Pricing Watch: A new Africa-focused look at carbon pricing highlights how border measures are expanding coverage globally, while aviation and maritime remain harder to price and cut.