Djibouti Energy Push: Djibouti has started construction of the Sh20.7bn (about $160m) Fuelstor multi-product fuel terminal in the Damerjog corridor, aiming to boost regional fuel security and act as a storage-and-trading hub for petroleum products, LPG and edible oils, with 400,000 metric tonnes of capacity—at a time when East Africa is scrambling for resilient supply routes. Green Hydrogen Momentum: Ethiopia’s green hydrogen race got a boost as Ming Yang secured an investment license for a roughly $14.1bn project—8.4 GW of wind and solar feeding hydrogen and ammonia production—tying renewables to export-ready clean fuels. Maritime Security Pressure: In the Indian Ocean, families in Karachi are protesting the continued detention of Pakistani crew held by Somali pirates after the MT Honour 25 was seized near Puntland on April 21; reports say pirate demands have climbed, while families say negotiations are moving too slowly. Regional Strategy Debate: The week also kept attention on how China, France and others compete for influence around Africa’s infrastructure and trade.