U.S. Visa Overhaul Hits the Horn: The Trump administration plans to cut U.S. visa-processing missions across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, with Djibouti City named among the remaining full-service locations—meaning many applicants will have to travel farther for interviews and paperwork. Regional Diplomacy Under Strain: A Djibouti-based opposition figure, Alexis Mohamed Gueldon, accused Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of weakening Somalia’s federal system, pointing to worsening tensions with Puntland and disputes over constitutional changes and elections. Maritime Security Watch: Pakistan says no action can endanger Pakistani crew held by Somali pirates aboard the tanker Honour 25, as efforts continue for the release of 10 Pakistani hostages. Djibouti in the Education Spotlight: iibGroup expanded its Chevening Scholarships partnership—adding Ethiopia alongside Djibouti and Cabo Verde—offering fully funded scholarships tied to leadership and capacity building. Climate & Land Restoration: The Great Green Wall’s Sahel push continues to evolve from tree planting into a wider mosaic approach, with Djibouti listed among the pioneering countries. Sports Disruption: The Eastern Africa U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Arusha were postponed indefinitely due to an Ebola outbreak in parts of Uganda and the DRC.