Djibouti–Morocco Energy Deal: Djibouti’s Energy Minister says the country is partnering with Morocco to build a solar power project with storage, aiming to cut reliance on imported electricity and strengthen energy independence. Regional Trade & Insurance: COMESA is pushing digital reforms to the Yellow Card cross-border motor insurance scheme, with Djibouti’s chairman calling the move key to easing bottlenecks and improving compensation for road-accident victims. IGAD Soil Hub: IGAD has launched a Soil Health and Fertiliser Hub in Nairobi to tackle land degradation and food insecurity across the region, including Djibouti, by coordinating fertiliser access and soil restoration efforts. Qatar Post Money Transfers: Qatar Post launched international money transfers to Djibouti and four other countries, promising fast service via postal networks. Human Trafficking Crackdown: A Horn of Africa conference in Nairobi urged stronger cross-border cooperation against trafficking and migrant smuggling, with Djibouti among participating countries. Somalia Conflict Watch: Fighting in central Somalia’s Hiran region entered a third day, displacing residents from Jalalaqsi as heavy weapons exchanges continued. CECAFA Kagame Cup: AS Port of Djibouti has confirmed participation in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup in Kigali, running July 24 to Aug. 7. Migration Reporting Standards: Journalists from Eastern Africa, including Djibouti, pledged fact-based, ethical reporting on migration after a meeting in Mombasa.