Regional Humanitarian Response: IGAD’s ICPAC and Action Against Hunger launched the IMPAACT initiative to strengthen early, coordinated action for 243,801 people across Ethiopia, Somalia and Djibouti, using climate forecasts and risk data to trigger timely aid. Migration Pressure on the Horn: IOM reports nearly 100,000 irregular migrants arrived in Yemen in the first half of 2026, with Djibouti as the main departure point (80% of June flows) and Abyan seeing the biggest surge. Cross-Border Returns: Nearly 9,000 Ethiopian migrants stranded in Yemen have returned home via sea crossings to Djibouti, with IOM stressing the need for safer, voluntary returns and support for root causes. Maritime Security Governance: Yemen advanced plans for a National Maritime Information Sharing Centre, aligning with the Djibouti Code of Conduct framework and regional information-sharing architecture. Trade & Logistics Agenda: Kenya endorsed Horn of Africa trade facilitation reforms—tackling non-tariff barriers, modernizing border posts, and pushing fast-track lanes and cargo tracking—to cut clearance delays and business costs. Djibouti’s Strategic Role: A separate report highlights Djibouti’s outsized importance to Ethiopia’s maritime trade, while warning that near-dependence on one corridor creates economic and security vulnerabilities. Regional Diplomacy & Capacity Building: Qatar Red Crescent Society participated in ARCO’s 50th General Assembly in Nouakchott, focusing on governance and coordination for humanitarian priorities across the Arab region.