Djibouti-Ethiopia Trade & Borders: Ethiopia and Djibouti agreed a roadmap to operationalise the Galafi One-Stop Border Post, aiming for single clearance, faster processing, and less duplication along the Ethiopia–Djibouti corridor that carries most of Ethiopia’s trade. Church & Youth in Eastern Africa: At the 21st AMECEA plenary in Nairobi, Catholic bishops made young people their top pastoral priority for the next four years, with youth delegates in Djibouti and Somalia affiliate participation pushing for real listening on issues like governance, jobs, migration, safeguarding, mental health, and digital evangelization. Health Funding for the Horn: WHO warned conflict and funding cuts are worsening crises across the Eastern Mediterranean and Greater Horn, and appealed for $6.42m to sustain health and nutrition services in Somalia, Sudan, and Djibouti. Women’s Rights & Health Ethics: Turkey’s medical association opened a disciplinary investigation into a doctor who advertised female genital mutilation online, calling the practice a violation of human rights. Regional Mobility Policy: Lebanon listed Djibouti among African countries eligible for tourist visa-on-arrival, with strict entry requirements.