Djibouti Inauguration Diplomacy: South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has arrived in Djibouti for President Ismail Omar Guelleh’s swearing-in, with talks expected to focus on trade, infrastructure, and regional stability—while Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud also made the trip amid rising political tensions at home. Regional Travel Watch: Britain updated its Somalia travel warning, urging against travel to most areas and flagging border risks and possible short-notice closures, with Djibouti mentioned as a border that remains open but with reports of stops. Maritime Security: Pakistanis held by Somali pirates aboard the tanker Honer 25 say they’re down to boiled rice once a day, with medicines gone and drinking water running out. Passport & Entry Notes: A new Henley update keeps Djibouti on the visa-free/visa-on-arrival list for Pakistani travelers, while Britons are reminded to double-check passport expiry rules before summer trips. Trade & Connectivity Context: Ethiopia–China ties were highlighted again, including the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway, as leaders push deeper cooperation.