Strait of Hormuz Logistics: Germany says it could recall two ships sent to Djibouti for potential mine-clearing in the Strait of Hormuz if conditions aren’t met soon, citing missing approvals and Iran’s refusal for similar missions. NATO/Defense Posture: Germany also outlined steps to speed Bundeswehr infrastructure and crisis readiness ahead of the Ankara NATO summit. Maritime Security in East Africa: The U.S. deployed HH-60W rescue helicopters to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti to cut response times for Horn of Africa operations, reinforcing “African Led, U.S. Enabled” security cooperation. Horn of Africa Trade Pressure: Tanzania’s AfCFTA uptake is rising, with exports reaching markets including Djibouti—highlighting how regional trade rules can shift demand and routes. Shipping Industry Shift: Container lines are decentralizing services away from mega-hubs toward secondary ports, a move tied to Red Sea disruption and supply-chain diversification that could reshape Djibouti’s logistics flows. Energy/Infrastructure: AfDB signed key contracts under its Desert to Power initiative for a Mauritania–Mali grid link, supporting wider electricity trade goals reaching toward Djibouti. Local Business/Partnerships: GTTCI convened 250+ delegates across 20+ countries for an MSME forum, with Djibouti among participating embassies.