Climate & Agriculture Preparedness: IGAD’s ICPAC warns of wetter-than-normal Oct–Dec 2026 rains across the Greater Horn, with Somalia and parts of Ethiopia and Kenya facing flash-flood risk that could hit farming, livestock, water, food security, health, infrastructure and trade. Maritime Security & Logistics: Somalia, Ethiopia, Yemen and Djibouti met in Nairobi to tighten Red Sea/Gulf of Aden law enforcement via better information-sharing; the Djibouti Maritime Authority links global distractions to piracy opportunities. Piracy Resurgence: A Turkish navy-led operation freed the MV Lutuf after a 10-day pursuit, but reports conflict over whether ransom was involved; meanwhile, IMO says six vessels and 90+ seafarers remain held, underscoring rising risk for shipping. Energy Costs for the Region: Morocco’s Hormuz-linked fuel bill jumped by $2.2bn (Mar–Aug 2026), with Djibouti among the hardest-hit importers. Transport Infrastructure: Ethiopia’s EEP says the Koysha dam needs €500m more to finish, while GERD already supplies 52% of power—key for industrial reliability. Trade & Ports: MSC says it’s partially restoring Suez/Red Sea transits after security reviews, signaling cautious reopening for regional shipping.