Air Cargo Resilience: RwandAir says Middle East instability is reshaping Africa-bound freight, triggering flight suspensions and pushing shippers to reroute via Kigali as demand shifts from sea to air. Port & Energy Infrastructure: Djibouti’s Ports and Free Zones Authority says it’s waiting for Ethiopia’s budget-year participation to build an oil depot at the Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port, with talks involving Ethiopian Investment Holdings for storage-farm financing. Regional Shipping Risk: The IMF warns conflict is still disrupting global transport, noting Red Sea effects that have kept Bab el-Mandeb traffic around half pre-crisis levels, raising costs and slowing recovery. Djibouti Maritime Security: IMO-linked regional partners warn Somali piracy is back, citing recent hijackings and urging renewed coordination under the Djibouti Code of Conduct framework. Investment Push for Fragile Economies: AfDB and the World Economic Forum launched the HRI Roadmap for Africa, with pilots already underway in Djibouti alongside Liberia, Somalia, and Mozambique. Health Security: IGAD unveiled a $31.9m pandemic preparedness project for member states including Djibouti, using a One Health approach to strengthen cross-border surveillance and labs. Africa Tech & Skills: Ethiopia plans an AI university starting in 2026 (opening in 2027), aiming to build local capacity and attract African students. Renewables Spotlight: Kenya’s geothermal surge keeps it leading Africa’s renewable transition, with geothermal now powering over 45% of electricity and targeting further expansion.