Religious freedom and safety: A Christian convert in Somaliland, Sharif Ali, was reportedly poisoned on July 5 and died July 7 after relatives questioned him over secret faith and missed mosque prayers—raising fresh alarm about persecution risks in the Horn. Youth and Church life: Catholic bishops across Eastern Africa opened the AMECEA 21st Plenary in Nairobi with a strong focus on young people, urging hope, dialogue, and “bridges of communion,” with Djibouti and Somalia joining as affiliate members. Health under pressure: The WHO warns that conflict and funding cuts are worsening the public health crisis across the Eastern Mediterranean and Greater Horn, including urgent support needs for Somalia, Sudan and Djibouti. Women’s rights debate: Turkey’s medical authorities launched an investigation after a doctor advertised female genital mutilation on social media, calling it illegal and a violation of women’s rights. Djibouti-linked humanitarian work: WHO is appealing for $6.42 million to sustain health and nutrition services across Somalia, Sudan and Djibouti. Migration and vulnerability: A feature highlights the deadly realities along the Ethiopia–Djibouti migration corridor, where many journeys end in exploitation or death. Flood preparedness in Djibouti: A report shows how community alerts help residents act faster during sudden floods, especially for people without easy access to information.