Pharma Partnership: Gypto Pharma and Djibouti’s Bacha Group signed an MoU to expand Egyptian pharmaceutical exports across the Horn of Africa and East Africa, with plans to register and directly supply medicines and gradually localize parts of manufacturing. Malaria Risk in Cities: A new study warns an invasive, insecticide-resistant malaria-carrying mosquito (Anopheles stephensi) is spreading fast across Africa, including from Djibouti, and may be hard to eliminate—especially as it thrives in urban areas. Kidney Care Under Blockade: Yemen’s health ministry held a press conference linking the Saudi-led blockade to collapsing care for kidney failure patients, including shortages of dialysis equipment and delays in shipping supplies via Djibouti. FGM Funding Fight: Activists report pressure to overturn The Gambia’s FGM ban, highlighting how rights gains can stall when campaign funding dries up. Regional Security & Health Access: In Somalia, leaders warned that reduced UN logistical support is already weakening the AU mission, raising concerns for stability that affects health services. Veteran Support Through Fundraising: A nonprofit is raising funds with a new pin-up calendar featuring women veterans and aircraft themes to support hospitalized and deployed service members.