Refining & Trade: Dangote Petroleum Refinery hit full capacity and is now poised to become the world’s biggest jet fuel exporter, with a reported $10bn expansion plan to lift output and diversify crude blends—aimed at keeping aviation fuel flowing despite Middle East supply shocks. Port & Logistics Tech: Djibouti Shipping Company and La Réunion’s Grand Port Maritime de La Réunion adopted BoatOn Book to digitise maintenance, scheduling, spare parts and traceability for key port assets, underscoring how software is tightening regional maritime operations. Investment & Resilience Finance: AfDB and the World Economic Forum launched the Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) Roadmap for Africa, with pilots already running in Djibouti and other frontier states to mobilise private capital where financing gaps are widest. Regional Health Security: IGAD rolled out a $31.9m pandemic preparedness project (PREPARE) for Djibouti and neighbours, focusing on cross-border surveillance, lab capacity and emergency workforce training. Maritime Security: The IMO-backed Djibouti Code of Conduct warned Somali piracy is resurging, urging renewed coordination as hijackings and hostage situations worsen. Energy Transition: Kenya’s geothermal push continues to expand, with geothermal now powering a large share of electricity and targets set to grow capacity further. AI Skills Pipeline: Ethiopia plans an AI university starting in 2026/2027 to build local talent for the next tech-driven economy.