Humanitarian & Climate Resilience: IGAD’s ICPAC and Action Against Hunger launched IMPAACT, a 24-month, $4.5m initiative to protect about 250,000 people across Ethiopia, Somalia and Djibouti by strengthening early, coordinated action using climate forecasts and risk data. Regional Humanitarian Coordination: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) took part in the 50th ARCO General Assembly in Nouakchott, discussing governance and how to improve coordination with Arab humanitarian partners. Migration Flows via Djibouti: IOM reports African migrant arrivals to Yemen jumped in June, with Djibouti as the main departure point (80% of flows), while Omani authorities deported about 400 Ethiopian migrants back to Yemen’s al-Mahra. Maritime Security for the Horn: The IMO urged urgent action to secure the release of 44 seafarers held by Somali pirates, warning of critical shortages and threats to crews. Djibouti in the regional spotlight: A microplastics monitoring meeting in Accra brought together scientists from 21 African countries, including Djibouti, to harmonise coastal pollution measurement protocols. Sports (regional draw): CECAFA Kagame Cup groups were set, with Djibouti’s Garde Républicaine placed in Group A alongside Rwanda hosts APR and Uganda’s Vipers and Kenya’s Gor Mahia. Trade & Connectivity: Kenya renewed calls for regional support for the LAPSSET corridor, linking Lamu port development to wider Horn of Africa trade with Ethiopia, Somalia and Djibouti.