Maritime Security: India’s INS Trikand intercepted and secured the St. Vincent and the Grenadines-flagged bulk carrier MV Golden Arsenal after a suspected Somali piracy attack in the Gulf of Aden, about 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti; all 21 crew members (including one Indian) sheltered in the ship’s citadel and were reported safe, with MARCOS commandos boarding next day to clear the vessel. Regional Shipping Risk: The International Maritime Organisation urged action over three other vessels still held by Somali pirates, warning of worsening humanitarian conditions aboard one ship. Horn of Africa Trade Link: Tanzania highlighted growing AfCFTA momentum, citing rising certificates of origin and exports shipped under preferential terms to markets including Djibouti. Industry & Connectivity Watch: New UNCTAD-linked analysis says liner shipping is decentralising away from mega-hubs toward secondary regional ports as carriers adapt to instability around the Red Sea. Policy & Governance: A debate continues around IGAD governance and procurement practices, with officials pushing back on anonymous allegations. Culture & Creative Economy: Doha Film Institute announced 48 Spring 2026 grants projects across 39 countries, including Djibouti, supporting development through post-production.