Red Sea Logistics Boost: Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) added a new “SRS” service by Emirates Shipping Line linking Jeddah Islamic Port with Mundra (India) and the Port of Djibouti, with capacity up to 2,144 TEUs—aimed at improving supply-chain efficiency and reinforcing Djibouti’s role on a key Red Sea corridor. Djibouti Energy Infrastructure: Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority says it’s awaiting Ethiopia’s participation in the next budget cycle to start building an oil depot at the Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port, near the Ethio-Djibouti rail network, as the jetty nears completion. IMF Transport Warning: The IMF warns Middle East conflict is still disrupting global shipping and air routes, noting Bab el-Mandeb traffic remains about half of pre-crisis levels—keeping pressure on costs and supply chains that matter to Djibouti’s port economy. US Visa Hub Reshuffle: The US plans to cut Africa visa-processing missions from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, including Djibouti City, reshaping travel and consular workloads across the region. Health Security for the Horn: IGAD launched a $31.9m PREPARE project to strengthen cross-border pandemic preparedness in Djibouti and other member states, backed by the Pandemic Fund, WHO, and IFRC.