Father’s Day in Uniform: Two Nebraska National Guard fathers are deployed alongside their sons at Camp Lemonnier, turning a rare “family together” moment into a real-life test of leadership and support. Regional Security & Borders: IGAD urged restraint after Somaliland opened an embassy in Jerusalem, warning it could inflame tensions and strain Somalia’s sovereignty. Djibouti–Horn Diplomacy: Ethiopia–Djibouti relations were highlighted as a long-running model of trade, logistics, and shared security built around the Port of Djibouti. Humanitarian Spotlight: Qatar Charity launched “Every Refugee Tent Holds a Story” for World Refugee Day, targeting refugees hosted across Djibouti and the region with food, water, shelter, health, and education support. Power for Daily Life: World Bank and AfDB’s Mission 300 says it has connected 50+ million people to electricity across 40 countries, with Djibouti named among countries moving forward. Trade Finance Boost: ITFC signed a US$750m framework agreement with Djibouti to finance strategic trade across the Horn (2026–2029). Culture & Heritage: New research mapped hundreds of ancient burial monuments in the Atbai Desert using satellite imagery, pointing to a sophisticated pastoral culture thousands of years ago.