Horn of Africa Security & Deployments: Oregon Army National Guard soldiers returned home after nearly a year supporting U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Africa Command with security and base defense in Djibouti, Kenya and Somalia. Humanitarian Focus: Qatar Charity launched “Every Refugee Tent Holds a Story” for World Refugee Day, targeting vulnerable refugees across countries including Djibouti, with food, water, shelter, health care and education support. Djibouti at the Crossroads of Growth: A new op-ed says Djibouti’s ports and logistics drive strong growth, but the economy remains fragile, indebted, and exposed to Red Sea and Hormuz-linked shocks—highlighting why inclusive growth matters now. Digital Connectivity for the Region: EU-backed funding in Brussels boosts Kenya’s digital push, including €102m for the EU-Kenya Digital Partnership and €37m to extend the Blue-Raman cable linking Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania. Environment & Public Health: Researchers report a “chemical cocktail” of common pharmaceuticals in Djibouti’s Gulf of Tadjourah coastal waters, pointing to untreated urban wastewater as a key source and raising ecological risks. Migration Flows: IOM says African migrant arrivals in Yemen since 2026 reached 83,835, with May the lowest monthly influx; Djibouti remains the main departure point. Regional Sports: Kenya’s Junior Starlets thrashed Sudan 16-0 in CECAFA U17 Women’s action, with Djibouti noted among tournament participants.