Djibouti–Horn of Africa Diplomacy: IGAD urged restraint after Somaliland opened an embassy in Jerusalem, stressing Somalia’s sovereignty and warning the move could inflame tensions. Regional Security & Planning: IGAD and the African Development Bank launched SECURES-IGAD to strengthen early-warning systems and crisis prevention across Djibouti, Sudan, Somalia and South Sudan, linking warning to faster action. Electricity as Everyday Culture: World Bank and AfDB’s Mission 300 says it has connected over 50 million people to electricity across 40 countries, with Djibouti listed among new compact signers—power access tied to jobs, schools, and healthcare. Trade Finance for the Region: ITFC signed a US$750 million framework agreement with Djibouti (2026–2029) to expand trade finance across the Horn. Humanitarian Focus: Qatar Charity launched “Every Refugee Tent Holds a Story” for World Refugee Day, targeting displaced families hosted across Djibouti and the region. Family & Service Stories: A Father’s Day feature highlights U.S. National Guard fathers deploying alongside their sons at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti. Culture & Heritage: New research using satellite mapping identified hundreds of ancient burial monuments in the Atbai Desert, pointing to a sophisticated pastoral culture in northeastern Africa.