Digital Connectivity for the Horn: Kenya secured €102 million EU-backed support for digital transformation and announced an extra €37 million to extend the Blue Raman submarine cable linking Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania—aiming to cut internet costs and boost regional connectivity. Clean Energy & Supply Chains: President William Ruto urged European investors to build manufacturing in Africa and process minerals locally using clean power, pointing to geothermal-linked products getting easier access into Europe under the EU-Kenya deal—an approach that resonates for Djibouti’s own clean-energy and trade ambitions. Djibouti in the Growth Spotlight: IMF projections place Djibouti among Africa’s fastest-growing economies in 2026 (6.0%), with its strategic shipping position continuing to underpin momentum. Desertification Action Across the Region: The Great Green Wall effort highlights Djibouti among key Sahel countries restoring degraded lands through a “mosaic” of green landscapes—targeting land restoration, carbon capture, and green jobs by 2030. Red Sea Pressure on Djibouti’s Waters: New reporting warns that threats around Bab al-Mandab and the Red Sea corridor could disrupt global supply chains—directly relevant to Djibouti’s maritime environment and economic stability.