Climate & Preparedness: IGAD’s ICPAC early warning (released in Kigali) flags a higher chance of wetter-than-normal October–December rains across the Greater Horn, with major knock-on effects for farming, water, food security, health, and infrastructure—especially southern Ethiopia, central/southern Somalia, and north-eastern Kenya. Regional Security & Travel Disruption: Sudan’s Khartoum lifts its night-time curfew and state of emergency after two years, easing overnight movement for residents, though checkpoints and other security measures remain. Health & Humanitarian Access: Yemen’s chronic-disease patients face medicine shortages as the Saudi-led blockade and Sana’a airport closure disrupt shipments—some supplies reportedly diverted via Djibouti, arriving late or spoiled. Maritime Safety: Piracy is resurging in the Gulf of Aden; a tanker (Seamull/Sibu 1) was hijacked and redirected toward Somalia, prompting an IMO call for urgent government and naval action as more than 90 seafarers are held. Djibouti-Relevant Mobility: South African passport holders can travel visa-free to Djibouti (among 31 African destinations), supporting easier regional tourism planning.