Severe Food Insecurity in Djibouti: UN agencies warn Djibouti faces emergency-level hunger, with IPC projections (July–Dec 2026) showing 256,000 people in Crisis or worse and about 30,000 in Emergency, driven by import dependence, Strait of Hormuz disruption, low purchasing power, and El Niño-linked impacts. Flood Early Warnings, Djibouti City: A new focus on turning flood alerts into action highlights how inclusion matters—community relays help reach people who lack digital access, especially where drainage gaps leave little time to respond. Port and Agriculture Modernisation: Tiryaki Agro and Djibouti’s Ports and Free Zones Authority sign an MoU to assess upgrading Tadjourah Port infrastructure and expand logistics for agricultural and bulk commodities, with a possible long-term concession. Air Pollution Pressure in the Region: UNEP flags Djibouti among East African countries with PM2.5 exposure above WHO guidance, underscoring the health risks of pollution and its link to climate impacts. Red Sea Disruption Hits the Horn: As Houthi blockade threats and wider US-Iran tensions push oil prices above $100, shipping strain around Bab el-Mandeb and the Red Sea raises costs and threatens supply chains that Djibouti depends on. MAZU Early Warning Expansion: China’s MAZU AI meteorological early-warning system is set to roll out across 30 countries, aligning with UN Early Warnings for All—relevant for Djibouti’s climate-vulnerable communities. Church Leaders Push Environmental Action in Djibouti: A Catholic bishop calls for stronger measures to safeguard the environment, linking faith-led stewardship with practical local action.