Maritime Security in the Horn: India has commissioned three new navy ships—INS Dunagiri, INS Agray and INS Sanshodhak—aimed at monitoring and countering a more contested Indian Ocean as China expands port and naval reach, including investments stretching to Djibouti. Regional Diplomacy & Alliances: AnewZ’s sustained Somalia coverage spotlights how Azerbaijan is backing Somalia’s sovereignty narrative amid wider geopolitical competition near the Bab el-Mandeb. Family Travel & Service Life: At Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, U.S. National Guard fathers deployed alongside their sons for a rare shared experience at Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa. Coffee Tourism Buzz: Presta Coffee Roasters announced limited drops of three rare Yemen coffees from Al-Khanshali Estate, spotlighting Yemen’s Mokha Method and remote mountain-growing heritage. Trade & Ports: Zanzibar unveiled a US$560M free port plan at Mangapwani to boost logistics, transhipment and manufacturing—an East Africa–Indian Ocean alternative gateway. Overland Adventure: Emirati adventurer Waleed Al Shamsi wrapped up a 15-month solo overland trip that entered Africa via Djibouti and crossed much of the continent before shipping his vehicle onward to South America.