Red Sea & Horn-of-Africa Shipping Risk: Iran-linked threats to block Bab el-Mandeb are back in focus, with the strait connecting Yemen to Djibouti/Eritrea and a potential shock to global oil and trade flows. Djibouti Corridor Watch: A new Saudi-to-India-to-Djibouti “SRS” container service (up to 2,144 TEUs) adds capacity and aims to keep Red Sea supply chains moving. Ethiopia–Djibouti Energy & Power Links: Ethiopia’s EEP CEO says renewable generation is powering regional connectivity, with Djibouti among key supply partners and studies underway for further cross-border sales. Djibouti in Africa’s Growth Outlook: IMF projections put Djibouti among the fastest-growing economies in 2026 (6.0%), tied to its strategic shipping position. Kenya Fuel Price Unrest & Oil Dependence: Regional protests over high fuel prices highlight how East Africa’s near-total reliance on imported refined products can quickly turn global oil shocks into local shortages and inflation. Industry & Logistics Diversification: RwandAir freight says Gulf disruptions are pushing more cargo onto air routes and boosting Kigali’s role as an alternative routing hub. Education & Talent: iibGroup expands Chevening Scholarships to Ethiopia, adding Djibouti to its supported pipeline.