Djibouti-Russia Nuclear Diplomacy: Russia’s embassy says Rosatom and Djibouti’s energy ministry are coordinating a memorandum on peaceful nuclear cooperation to be signed on the sidelines of the third Russia–Africa Summit, alongside broader interest in Djibouti’s logistics, energy, agriculture and the Djibouti—Damerjog Industrial Park. Horn of Africa Migration Pressure: Human rights groups report at least 10 Ethiopians executed in Saudi Arabia this year, with dozens more facing death sentences after alleged unfair trials tied to drug-trafficking crackdowns; separate reporting says nearly 9,000 Ethiopian migrants have returned from Yemen to Djibouti and onward home via IOM-facilitated sea crossings. Visa Rules Affect Regional Mobility: UAE published an updated list of 107 countries whose citizens need visas in advance, including Djibouti; Ethiopia also expanded its tourist visa-on-arrival eligibility list to include Djibouti, easing entry for approved travelers. Regional Security Spillover: Yemen’s internationally recognized government suspended civilian flights and temporarily closed airports under its control after tensions flared over an Iranian flight tied to a Houthi delegation, with aircraft diverted to Djibouti. Middle East Power Play in the Horn: Analysis highlights how Red Sea competition is pulling the Horn into wider Middle East strategy through port deals, military agreements and diplomatic recognition—setting the stage for more pressure on Djibouti’s neighbors and routes.