U.S.-Africa Command Links: A leadership change at U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) keeps command “within the family,” with Maj. Gen. Matthew W. Brown taking over from Maj. Gen. Andrew Gainey; Brown previously led the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa in Djibouti, as U.S. forces face tighter access and rising security threats across the continent. Regional Cybersecurity: IGAD launched the Regional Cyber Drill 2026 in Addis Ababa, bringing together East African cybersecurity bodies and critical-infrastructure operators to test cross-border coordination and response to cyber attacks. Djibouti Energy Push: Djibouti is partnering with Morocco on a solar project with storage to cut reliance on imported electricity, with talks involving IsDB and Moroccan energy agencies. Trade and Insurance Reform: COMESA delegates in Dar es Salaam backed digitalisation of the COMESA Yellow Card Scheme to speed cross-border motor insurance and improve compensation for road-accident victims. Money Transfers: Qatar Post launched international money transfers to Djibouti (and four other countries), promising delivery in under two hours via postal collection points. Horn of Africa Migration Fight: A regional conference in Nairobi urged stronger cross-border cooperation against human trafficking and migrant smuggling, with Djibouti among participating states. Sports in the Region: AS Port of Djibouti confirmed participation in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup in Kigali.