Marine Pollution Control: Scientists from 21 African countries met in Accra to harmonise microplastics monitoring in coastal waters, using nuclear and isotopic techniques, aiming for comparable data to guide marine ecosystem protection. Regional Trade & Environment Link: A new push for a polycentric maritime future highlights how Ethiopia’s heavy reliance on the Djibouti corridor raises costs and risks—an issue that also affects emissions from longer, delayed logistics. Climate Restoration Across the Horn: Coverage on Africa’s “Wall of Trees” spotlights an 8,000-km Sahel-to-Djibouti restoration effort that goes beyond planting, restoring forests, grasslands, wetlands and farmland to fight desertification and support food security. Water Stress Reality Check: A global water-stress map again flags extreme pressure in the region, with Kuwait topping the list—useful context for Djibouti’s own water planning as climate impacts intensify. Air Cargo Connectivity: ProCharter launched four new direct cargo corridors including weekly Nairobi–Djibouti services, potentially shifting freight patterns and logistics emissions across East Africa.