Djibouti-Russia Nuclear Cooperation: Russia’s embassy says Rosatom and Djibouti’s energy ministry are coordinating a memorandum on peaceful nuclear uses at the Russia–Africa Summit, with Djibouti’s industrial park and free economic zone also drawing Russian interest in transport, logistics, energy, agriculture and fisheries. Horn of Africa Power & Trade Links: Ethiopia and Kenya signed a new electricity supply deal to boost cross-border power trade and regional connectivity, while Kenya pushes Horn of Africa trade facilitation and backs the Lamu Port–LAPSSET corridor as a logistics and industrial hub. Maritime Security for the Region: The IMO chief urged action to secure the release of 44 seafarers held by pirates off Somalia, warning piracy and armed robbery remain a live threat in the Gulf of Aden. Agri-Exports & Cold-Chain Push: Ethiopia targets stronger avocado exports during Peru’s supply gap and is expanding agro-industrial parks plus cold storage at Modjo to connect to the Addis–Djibouti railway. Food Supply Signals: Russia exported record wheat volumes to African markets in 2025-26, with Djibouti among the biggest gainers. Policy for Seed Supply: Djibouti-relevant regionally, Ethiopia approved direct seed marketing to ease hybrid maize shortages by letting licensed agro-dealers sell directly to farmers. Regional Geopolitics: Analysis flags the Horn’s growing role in Middle East power plays, as Red Sea port investments and military agreements deepen competition.