Climate Early Action: IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) and Action Against Hunger launched IMPAACT, a 24-month, $4.5m initiative to strengthen anticipatory action for nearly 250,000 people across Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti—aiming to close the gap between forecasts and on-the-ground response. Marine Pollution Monitoring: Scientists from 21 African countries met in Accra to harmonise microplastics monitoring protocols using nuclear and isotopic techniques, including Djibouti, to generate comparable data and guide coastal ecosystem protection. Regional Power Connectivity: Ethiopia and Kenya signed a new electricity supply deal to boost cross-border trade and reliability, with Ethiopia already exporting power to Djibouti—good news for cleaner, more stable energy access. Migration & Safety: IOM reported nearly 9,000 Ethiopian migrants stranded in Yemen have returned home via sea crossings to Djibouti, highlighting ongoing risks from harsh weather and exploitation. Red Sea Security Pressure: Reports of renewed pirate attacks off the Horn of Africa add strain to maritime routes that underpin regional trade and livelihoods.