Maritime Security: The IMO is pressing for the immediate release of 90+ seafarers held after a Gulf of Aden hijacking, as piracy returns and six vessels are now in captors’ hands—raising pressure on the Djibouti Code of Conduct and regional naval coordination. Red Sea Trade: MSC has partially restored Suez Canal transits on limited East-West services after a security review, joining other carriers testing a cautious return as attacks and insurance costs keep shippers on edge. Djibouti-Ethiopia Logistics: A new wave of analysis highlights Djibouti’s “inflection point” messaging on Bab el-Mandeb, warning that any sustained disruption could cascade through Ethiopia’s port-dependent economy. Agribusiness Exports: Ethiopia is targeting global banana exports with a quality and market-access push, using its horticulture playbook and calling for better standards, finance, and phytosanitary compliance. Energy & Industry: Zimbabwe hosts an International Solar Alliance regional meeting with Djibouti participation, aiming to scale solar deployment and “solarise” agriculture—an industrial energy signal for the Horn. Climate Risk: El Niño is worsening Sudan’s hunger crisis via below-average rains, with knock-on effects across Djibouti and the wider region.