Maritime Security: A tanker hijacked off Yemen’s coast has been diverted toward Somalia, with UKMTO reporting six armed people aboard the Eritrean-flagged Seamull (Sibu 1) after a distress call in the Gulf of Aden—prompting IMO warnings as more than 90 seafarers are held across six vessels. Travel Access: South Africa’s “Green Mamba” passport has slipped in the Henley Passport Index, with visa-free access down to 101 destinations (including Djibouti), while other African travel options remain strong for short trips. Regional Mobility & Tourism Links: Somaliland’s president floated a Djibouti-style plan—using its coastline to attract foreign military bases and upgrading Berbera port as a trade gateway for the Horn—an idea that could shape future visitor and logistics flows. On-the-Ground Travel Safety: China’s MAZU AI meteorological early warning system is being showcased as a tech-and-tradition approach to safer sea travel, translating real-time winds and tides into instant alerts for coastal communities. Djibouti Context: With the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden under strain, Djibouti’s role as a corridor hub remains central to how regional travel and shipping stay resilient.