Regional Climate Action: IGAD’s ICPAC and Action Against Hunger launched IMPAACT, a 24-month, $4.5m initiative to strengthen early, science-based anticipatory action and protect nearly 250,000 people across Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti from climate and conflict shocks. Marine Pollution Monitoring: Scientists from 21 African countries, including Djibouti, met in Accra to harmonise microplastics monitoring protocols for coastal waters, aiming for comparable data to guide stronger marine protection. Energy Connectivity: Ethiopia and Kenya signed a new electricity supply deal between EEU and Kenya Power to expand reliable cross-border power trade, supporting regional growth and sustainable development links. Water & Land Restoration Context: Coverage highlighted Africa’s “Wall of Trees” restoration push from Senegal to Djibouti as an ecosystem-based approach to fight desertification and climate impacts. Djibouti Trade Link: A feature revisited how Ethiopia’s heavy reliance on the Djibouti corridor shapes costs and risks—an issue for regional resilience and environmental pressures tied to logistics.