Digital Connectivity: The EU pledged €37m to extend the Google-backed Blue-Raman submarine cable into East Africa, linking Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania to a wider Europe–Middle East–India data corridor, with hopes of lower bandwidth costs and stronger network resilience. EU Aviation Safety: The European Commission updated its EU Air Safety List, banning 154 airlines over safety concerns; Djibouti is among the listed countries with banned carriers, while Air Express Algeria was added. Energy Finance: The World Bank’s MIGA said it aims to raise $6.4bn in Africa electricity-access guarantees by 2030, targeting improved power access for about 190m people, including 43m via electricity. Maritime Trade Risk: A cargo vessel off Yemen’s coast reported an attack by a small boat near Bab al-Mandeb; authorities urged extra caution as shipping faces persistent operational risks. Labour Mobility: Kuwait tightened domestic-worker recruitment, approving only 10 source countries and banning many others including Djibouti’s neighbours like Kenya and Uganda. Djibouti-Tunisia Cooperation: Djibouti’s cultural and digital sector delegation is visiting Tunisia for training and peer-to-peer exchanges on cultural governance and digital transformation.