Somalia Peace Funding Crunch: At the Kampala AUSSOM summit, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba warned that UN logistical support has already been cut by 25% and that the mission’s end date is looming, with Washington signaling it may block renewal if UNSOS support remains attached—raising urgent questions for Djibouti and other troop contributors. Kidney Care Under Blockade: In Sana’a, officials said a 12-year Saudi-led blockade is disrupting dialysis for kidney failure patients, with dialysis machines and supplies delayed by long shipping and inspection steps that can threaten thousands of lives. FGM Funding and Legal Fight: A report highlights how progress against female genital mutilation is under threat as courts and lawmakers face renewed pressure, including a major legal challenge in The Gambia that could overturn the national ban. Maritime Security for Health Supply Chains: Saudi-led plans for a naval defence alliance to protect key chokepoints (including Bab el-Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden) underscore risks to regional shipping that can affect access to medicines and medical supplies. Health Projects in Djibouti: Turkey’s TIKA announced its 2026 Development Ambassadors Program, including health-focused projects in Djibouti and other countries.