Climate & Food Security: Djibouti’s emergency alert flags a sharp hunger spike, with thousands of refugees in Ali Addeh and Holl-Holl camps pushed into crisis levels or worse, as El Niño-linked climate hazards and food price shocks strain already fragile supplies. Early Warning for Extreme Weather: China officially handed Djibouti an upgraded MAZU AI early-warning system (“Djibouti 2.0”), improving forecast resolution to 3 km, extending lead time to 3 days, and updating every 6 hours—aimed at faster, more precise alerts for communities and port operations. Water, Food, and Resilience Research: An African WEFE Nexus Summit in Kumasi brought together partners across Djibouti and other countries to push practical climate resilience work linking water security, energy, food systems, and ecosystem restoration. Energy & Clean Power in the Region: AfDB approved up to $110 million for Ethiopia’s Aysha 300 MW wind project near the Djibouti border, boosting clean energy supply and regional grid strength. Regional Environment Context: Coverage also highlights how maritime chokepoints around the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb face renewed disruption risks—an indirect pressure on trade, food imports, and livelihoods tied to Djibouti’s environment and economy.