AI for Industry & Agriculture: China’s WAIC push spotlights “AI Plus” cooperation, from Alibaba Cloud powering Olympic AI assistants to MAZU meteorological AI tools that can deliver local early warnings even where computing is limited. Djibouti Tech Upgrade: China says an upgraded MAZU-FengYun “Djibouti 2.0” package will be delivered on-site, reinforcing Djibouti’s role in regional disaster readiness. Food Security Shock in Djibouti: An emergency alert flags a sharp hunger spike, with refugees in Ali Addeh and Holl-Holl camps hit hardest as El Niño risks and food-price pressures mount. Maritime Risk to Trade: With Iran-US tensions rising, reports say Iran has urged Yemen’s Houthis to prepare to close Bab el-Mandeb if power infrastructure is targeted—raising the stakes for Djibouti-linked Red Sea logistics. Piracy Returns in the Gulf of Aden: Somali pirates boarded the Tanzania-flagged tanker Asana south of Yemen, underscoring renewed security pressure on shipping lanes. Energy Finance in the Horn: AfDB approved up to $110m for Ethiopia’s 300MW Aysha wind project near the Djibouti border, a clean-energy boost for regional power links. Visa & Mobility: Azerbaijan’s 2026 e-visa list includes Djibouti among only five African countries, a small but notable signal for travel and business access.