Djibouti’s Coastal Health Watch: Researchers report a “chemical cocktail” of common painkillers and antibiotics in the Gulf of Tadjourah, with untreated urban wastewater flagged as the main route into the marine ecosystem. East Africa Digital Push: EU-backed funding is set to boost regional connectivity, including €37 million to extend the Blue-Raman submarine cable linking Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania, alongside a €102 million EU-Kenya digital package. Regional Airlift at Camp Lemonnier: A Camp Lemonnier command rotation marked the handover of an Africa airlift mission as the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing passed the torch to the Air Force Reserve’s “Flying Jennies,” continuing C-130 operations in the region. EU Aviation Safety Update: The EU Air Safety List now bans 154 airlines from European skies, including carriers certified in Djibouti. Horn of Africa Climate Signal: The World Meteorological Organization warns El Niño conditions may bring below-normal rainfall during the June–September season across Djibouti and parts of the region. Wealth Snapshot: A new comparison highlights how Africa’s richest industrial fortunes can exceed the projected economies of multiple countries, with Djibouti among the smaller economies listed.