US Visa Changes for Africa: The U.S. plans to scale back visa services across Africa, keeping processing in 20 “hubs,” including Djibouti, as part of a broader tightening of immigration pathways. Djibouti-Ethiopia Energy Deal: Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority says it is waiting for Ethiopia’s budget-year participation to fund an oil depot at the Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port near the Ethio-Djibouti railway link, with storage first before operations. IMF on Transport Disruptions: The IMF warns Middle East conflict is still disrupting shipping and air routes, with Red Sea effects lingering and Bab el-Mandeb traffic still far below pre-crisis levels—raising costs for import-reliant economies. Regional Investment Push: AfDB and the World Economic Forum launched the Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) Roadmap, with pilots already underway in Djibouti and other fragile states to mobilize private capital and close a roughly $400bn financing gap. Djibouti Shipping Digitalization: Djibouti Shipping Company adopted BoatOn Book to digitize Red Sea port and fleet operations, aiming for better maintenance planning and traceability. Ethiopia Growth Outlook: AfDB’s Africa Economic Outlook flags Djibouti among faster-growing economies, while Ethiopia’s election season continues to draw regional attention.