AMECEA Youth Focus in Djibouti Ties: At the July 19-26 AMECEA plenary in Nairobi, Catholic bishops including Djibouti’s affiliate leadership pushed youth as the top pastoral priority for the next four years, with study sessions on governance, unemployment, migration, safeguarding, mental health, and evangelization in the digital age. Red Sea Tensions Spill Over: Yemen’s Houthis declared a maritime embargo and naval blockade against Saudi Arabia “effective immediately,” warning of “all escalation with all escalation” after attacks tied to Sanaa airport, raising fears for shipping through Bab el-Mandeb near Djibouti and Eritrea. EU Naval Response: From Djibouti, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc is considering expanding its Aspides mission to include maritime mine clearance and possibly redeploying ships to keep vital routes open. Djibouti Food Crisis Warning: The UN says Djibouti faces severe, emergency-level hunger, with IPC projections showing over 25% of the population in crisis or worse by July-December 2026, driven by import dependence and regional disruptions. Health Funding for the Horn: WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean office appealed for $6.42m to sustain health and nutrition services across Somalia, Sudan, and Djibouti amid ongoing outbreaks and funding gaps. Environment Call by Bishop Daibes: Djibouti’s Catholic leadership urged stronger environmental action and “extreme measures” to protect the country, linking Church work to fair treatment and support for migrants and vulnerable families. Flood Early Warnings: A Djibouti report highlights how community relay and faster alerts can improve flood response, especially for people without digital access. Visa Updates: Djibouti citizens were listed among African countries needing a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2026, while Albania’s eVisa list also includes Djibouti.