EU Air Safety List Update: The European Commission’s 48th revision bans 154 airlines from EU skies, citing safety shortfalls; Djibouti is among the countries with all carriers barred. Gulf Labour Rules: Kuwait tightens domestic worker recruitment, allowing hiring from only 10 approved source countries while banning 27 others—Djibouti is on the prohibited list, alongside Kenya and Nigeria—pushing recruitment through governorates. Digital Connectivity for the Horn: In Brussels, the EU backs the €37m Blue-Raman cable extension to link Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania into a Europe–Middle East–Asia data corridor, aiming to cut bandwidth costs and boost resilience. Red Sea Security Risks: A cargo vessel near Yemen’s Bab al-Mandeb faced an attack from a small boat; authorities say no damage or casualties were reported, underscoring ongoing operational dangers for shipping. Regional Diplomacy on Trade Routes: Egypt extends customs facilitation for transit shipments for six months, keeping clearance without prior registration and explicitly covering routes involving Djibouti and Ethiopia. US Immigration Pressure: Reporting highlights how US visa processing and entry restrictions are increasingly affecting African students and travelers, with Djibouti named among countries facing tougher scrutiny.