Djibouti Football Federation Crisis: Police occupied the FDF headquarters after club presidents pushed an extraordinary general assembly to remove FIFA council member Souleiman Waberi, escalating a months-long power struggle over the federation’s leadership. Migration Pressure on Djibouti: IOM says Djibouti recorded 20,000+ Ethiopian migrant movements since Sept 10, with thousands stranded in harsh desert conditions and 539 returnees arriving from Yemen since then. Red Sea Security at Bab el-Mandeb: Yemen’s government forces claim they retook parts of the Bab el-Mandeb coast, including Mokha and areas near the strait, as fighting intensifies and humanitarian risks grow for the wider Horn of Africa. Ethiopia–Djibouti Diplomacy: President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh congratulated Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed on re-election, reaffirming “sister nation” ties and cooperation. China’s Military Footprint: China’s new Laos air training facility is now operational, with satellite images showing light attack jets and vehicles—another overseas security presence alongside Djibouti. Humanitarian Aid: Japan announced a $10m emergency grant for Yemen and Djibouti to support food, water, shelters and essential supplies. Maritime Safety Update: Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar said the remaining MT Honour 25 crew members are en route to Karachi after rescue efforts linked to Djibouti-area regional maritime security.