EU Red Sea Security: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visited Djibouti and said the bloc is weighing an expanded mandate for its Aspides naval mission, including maritime mine clearance, as reports claim the Houthis may move to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Djibouti Humanitarian & Social Issues: Catholic Bishop Daibes highlighted Djibouti’s economic inequality, saying the minimum wage can’t cover living costs, while Caritas Djibouti supports migrants, refugees and unaccompanied children with shelter, services and education pathways. Food Security Alert: An emergency alert pointed to a sharp hunger spike, with IPC analysis warning that urgent action is needed to cut consumption deficits and prevent severe hunger from worsening in affected households and refugee camps. AI for Weather Resilience: China showcased MAZU meteorological early-warning upgrades, including MAZU-Djibouti 2.0, aimed at faster, more precise alerts for extreme weather and improved safety for port operations and communities. Regional Security Loss: The African Union mission in Somalia offered condolences after Djibouti’s Defence Minister Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan died, praising his role in Horn of Africa peace and stability efforts. Global AI Cooperation: China released a new international AI cooperation case collection, highlighting projects from Olympic AI services to AI-powered systems meant to support partners worldwide.