Yemen Crisis & Refugees: Renewed Houthi advances are driving a fresh surge of people into Djibouti, with Djiboutian authorities reporting about 1,400 Yemenis arriving in 24 hours and UN-linked figures pointing to tens of thousands displaced since fighting escalated—adding strain to Obock and other reception areas. Red Sea Shipping Risk: The Houthis’ push toward the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint—after capturing Mocha and seizing islands including Greater and Lesser Hanish—is raising alarms for maritime navigation and global trade, with Saudi airstrikes intensifying and pipeline repairs potentially taking weeks. Regional Diplomacy in Djibouti: IGAD foreign ministers met in Djibouti amid Horn of Africa crises, highlighting displacement, food insecurity, and the Red Sea’s shifting security situation. Travel Rules for Djibouti Visitors: For travelers planning 2026 trips, Djibouti offers visa-on-arrival for eligible nationalities (including Nigerians, with up to 90 days noted), while the EU Schengen list again flags Djibouti among countries whose citizens need a visa in advance. Official Travel Facilitation: Saudi Arabia and Djibouti signed a mutual visa exemption deal for holders of diplomatic and special passports, easing official exchanges.