Coastal Pollution Watch: Researchers report a “chemical cocktail” of everyday medicines in Djibouti’s Gulf of Tadjourah—ibuprofen, caffeine, carbamazepine and the antibiotic levofloxacin—linked to untreated urban wastewater near Djibouti City, raising ecological risks for coral reefs, mangroves and fish nurseries. Clean Power Push: Mission 300 says it has connected over 50 million people to electricity across 40 countries, with Djibouti listed among new compact signers—an electrification boost that could speed access via generation, transmission and last-mile distribution. Climate Signals: NOAA says El Niño is back, with impacts varying by region but generally raising odds of drought, heat and extreme weather. Regional Security & Trade: A Horn of Africa deployment saw Oregon National Guard troops return after nearly a year providing security and base defense in Djibouti, Kenya and Somalia—while shipping risks persist near key chokepoints. Green Legacy (Ethiopia): Ethiopia says it has readied more than 8 billion seedlings for its planting season, aiming to expand forest cover and nutrition.