Red Sea Shipping Shock: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis claimed they struck two Saudi oil tankers (ENCELA and LAYLIA) with ballistic and cruise missiles plus drones, after announcing a maritime embargo aimed at Saudi shipping around Bab el-Mandeb—raising risks for fuel flows, insurance costs, and rerouted routes that can hit regional trade and prices. Djibouti in the Middle: The Bab el-Mandeb corridor links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and sits between Yemen and Djibouti/Eritrea; with threats escalating, the EU is discussing expanding its Djibouti-based naval mission Aspides, including mine clearance, to keep the route open. Humanitarian Pressure on the Horn: WHO warns that conflict, funding cuts, and disease outbreaks are worsening the public health crisis across the Eastern Mediterranean, with acute food insecurity affecting millions in the Greater Horn, including Djibouti. Mobility for Business Travelers: Henley data shows Nigerians can access 44 destinations visa-free/with e-visa/VOA, including Djibouti—useful for regional trade and travel planning. Regional Infrastructure Debate: An OpEd highlights how chronic infrastructure gaps across the Horn (roads, ports, power) trap economies in low growth and instability, arguing for risk-sharing and better governance to unlock investment.