Subsea Connectivity Boost for Djibouti: The EU has pledged €37 million to extend the Google-backed Blue-Raman submarine cable into East Africa, linking Djibouti with Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania to expand bandwidth, cut costs and improve network resilience. EU Digital Partnership for the Region: Kenya also secured €102 million under the EU–Kenya Digital Partnership, with the wider package aimed at faster internet access and digital transformation across East Africa. Djibouti in the Spotlight of Regional Telecom: The cable extension is part of a broader Europe–Middle East–India digital corridor, with an open-access model designed to increase competition among internet providers. Aviation Safety Update: The EU Air Safety List added Air Express Algeria and removed Kyrgyzstan-certified carriers, while Djibouti remains among countries whose airlines are currently banned from EU skies. Red Sea Shipping Risks: A new maritime security incident near Bab al-Mandeb saw armed attackers approach a cargo vessel off Yemen; authorities urged caution as operational risks persist for commercial shipping. Somaliland–Israel Ties (Regional Trade Angle): Somaliland’s independence celebrations included Israeli participation and an Iron Dome interceptor handover, underscoring deepening Israel–Somaliland links that could affect regional intelligence and logistics. Djibouti–Tunisia Cultural Digital Cooperation: Tunisia’s TICDCE coordinated a Djiboutian delegation visit focused on cultural governance and digital transformation of the cultural sector.