Humanitarian Alarm (Somalia): Aid agencies and Catholic Church leaders warn Somalia is nearing catastrophe, citing 6.5 million people facing acute food insecurity and 1.8 million children with acute malnutrition, with Djibouti’s Bishop Jamal Boulos Sleiman Daibes calling for continued international solidarity. Diplomacy & Culture (Jerusalem/Somaliland): Arab and Islamic foreign ministers—including Djibouti—condemned Somaliland’s move to open a “purported embassy” in occupied Jerusalem as “illegal and unacceptable,” stressing East Jerusalem’s status and backing Somalia’s territorial integrity. Public Health (Polio): Djibouti and regional partners reaffirmed cross-border action to stop variant poliovirus transmission in the Horn of Africa and Yemen, focusing on surveillance and synchronized response amid insecurity and population movement. Community & Faith (Eid al-Adha, Egypt): Rising prices are reshaping Eid sacrifices in Egypt, with families cutting back or pooling money as inflation strains the traditional ritual. Environment (Great Green Wall): The Great Green Wall marks 20 years, with Djibouti among the Sahel countries pushing tree and grass restoration to fight desertification and create green jobs. People-to-People (Africa Day, Beijing): Djiboutian youth performed at Africa Day celebrations in Beijing, highlighting cultural exchange alongside new China-Africa trade ties. Charity (Eid clothing, Djibouti): Qatar Charity’s “Greatest Days” campaign delivered Eid clothes to 600 sponsored children in Djibouti, aiming to bring inclusion and joy during Dhul-Hijjah.