East Africa Power Trade: Ethiopia and Kenya signed a new electricity supply deal between EEU and Kenya Power, with Ethiopia selling power to Kenya’s state distributor at about 24.07 birr (around $0.15) per kWh, aiming to boost cross-border reliability and regional connectivity. Horn of Africa Trade Push: Kenya backed trade facilitation reforms under the Horn of Africa Initiative, including faster border clearance, better handling of non-tariff barriers, and plans for regional cargo tracking and IT-based road management to cut business costs. Djibouti Corridor Pressure: A new analysis highlights Ethiopia’s heavy reliance on Djibouti for over 95% of maritime trade, warning that high logistics costs and single-corridor risks are squeezing competitiveness and forex. Maritime Security in the Red Sea: Yemen is developing a National Maritime Information Sharing Centre and strengthening Aden’s regional links under the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment, with IMO support. Visa & Mobility Watch: The UK reaffirmed visa requirements for Nigerians and nationals of 100+ countries for short visits, while Pakistan’s passport rose to 100th on the Henley Passport Index, enabling visa-free access to 30 destinations. Regional Migration: Yemen saw nearly 100,000 irregular migrant arrivals in the first half of 2026, with 80% entering via Djibouti.