China–Africa Rail Cooperation: African railway professionals and diplomats joined China’s African Railway Talent Qinghai-Xizang Tour in Lhasa, studying high-altitude Qinghai-Xizang Railway operations and focusing on management, ecological conservation, and technology transfer. Regional Cybersecurity: IGAD’s Regional Cyber Drill 2026 in Addis Ababa closed with INSA Deputy Director-General Daniel Guta warning that cyber threats now cross borders, pushing for ongoing regional drills and deeper cooperation. U.S. Rescue Capability in East Africa: The U.S. Air Force deployed HH-60W Jolly Green II rescue helicopters to Camp Lemonnier, Somalia-focused counterterrorism and maritime missions driving faster rotary-wing response in the Horn of Africa. Maritime Health Screening: Libya’s Civil Aviation Authority ordered stricter Ebola screening for flights arriving from the DRC, Uganda, and risk countries including Djibouti, with suspected cases reported before landing. Djibouti in Film Funding: Doha Film Institute announced 48 Spring 2026 grants projects from 39 countries, including Djibouti, supporting development through post-production. China’s Port Footprint Debate: A new analysis revisits claims that China’s Hambantota port model is “dual-use,” weighing U.S. and India concerns against Sri Lanka’s role in the broader Indian Ocean strategy. Somalia’s “Missing Parts” Talk: Somalia’s president again invoked Ethiopia’s Somali Region, Kenya’s Northeastern Province, and Djibouti as “missing parts,” reviving a long-running nationalist narrative.