Humanitarian Health Crisis: In Sana’a, hospital officials say the 12-year Saudi blockade and the closure of Sana’a International Airport have blocked medicine deliveries for chronic patients, with shortages of anesthetics and emergency drugs and shipments reportedly diverted to Djibouti where they may spoil or arrive expired. Red Sea Security & Trade: A new Saudi-led maritime coalition is framed as a response to Houthi actions and wider shifts in Red Sea security, with Djibouti named among littoral states tied to piracy, smuggling, and corridor protection. Maritime Safety Planning: Ethiopia proposes a National Maritime Information Centre after a regional law-enforcement dialogue in Nairobi involving Ethiopia, Yemen, Djibouti, and Somalia, focusing on threats like piracy and illegal fishing along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Climate Extremes & Food Risk: El Niño is linked to below-average rainy seasons across East Africa, including Djibouti, raising drought and hunger risks—especially highlighted for Sudan’s already severe food insecurity. Earthquake Shaking: A magnitude 6.0 quake near Somalia was felt in Yemen, with reports of shaking near the Djibouti–Somalia border.