Overland Adventure: Emirati explorer Waleed Al Shamsi has wrapped up a 15-month solo Jeep voyage that began in Al Ain and crossed into Africa via Djibouti, with plans to ship his vehicle to Santos, Brazil next for South America. Regional Tourism & Investment: A look at Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State says Jigjiga has shifted from a tense frontier to a growing hub of roads, tourism and diaspora-led investment—good news for cross-border travel interest. Coastal Environment: Researchers report a “chemical cocktail” of common medicines in Djibouti’s Gulf of Tadjourah waters, linked to untreated urban wastewater—raising concerns for reefs and fish nurseries. Aviation & Travel Safety: The EU updated its Air Safety List, banning 154 airlines; Djibouti is among the countries with carriers listed due to safety oversight gaps. Inclusive Growth Lens: A Djibouti-focused piece argues the country’s growth needs to be more inclusive amid global tensions and shipping/energy volatility. Travel Policy Watch: US visa processing for African students is set to be reduced by more than half, adding another hurdle for would-be travelers.