Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Defense Talks: Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers praised the Istanbul meeting of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement committee, backing steps toward a Saudi-based General Secretariat and tighter deterrence and defense coordination. Djibouti Telecom Investment Boost: WIOCC secured $300m from Africa Finance Corporation and Vision Invest to expand open-access digital infrastructure across Africa, with Djibouti Telecom listed among shareholders. Somalia Field Hospital Care: Lt. Dr. Victoria Namagga leads medical work at an AU field hospital in Mogadishu, treating AUSSOM personnel and local patients amid relentless demand. Somaliland Seeks Recognition: Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi is set for his first US visit, aiming to build momentum for wider international recognition after Israel’s recognition. Red Sea Security Cooperation: Djibouti and regional partners met in Nairobi to strengthen maritime law enforcement and information-sharing across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as threats keep shifting. Wildfire Tragedy in Oklahoma: A US federal wildlife officer from Djibouti’s region of interest—David Taylor—died while helping evacuate families during the Railroad South Fire in Oklahoma. Horn of Africa Rainfall Prep: IGAD’s climate outlook warns of wetter-than-normal October–December rains, urging early action across Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya. Somali Piracy Update: Somalia’s federal government says a Turkish navy operation freed the MV Lutuf after a 10-day pursuit, killing pirates—though Puntland disputes the account.