Eritrea–Sudan Diplomacy: General Burhan’s Sept 4 working visit to Asmara highlights how Eritrea and Sudan leadership ties are tightening to manage a shared security environment as the war reshapes border pressures. Regional Security Warning: A US adviser told the UN Security Council that Sudan’s conflict could spill into neighboring states, citing cross-border strikes and military movements near Ethiopia, with calls to end external support. Horn Climate Risk: WMO says El Niño is now almost certain to persist through Feb 2027, raising odds of extreme weather across East Africa—at a moment when the Horn’s crises leave little room to absorb shocks. Nile & Power Planning: Ethiopia’s GERD and new dam plans face renewed scrutiny over coordination and operational transparency, with downstream flooding risks still a concern. Food & Animal Health: The Philippines imposed a temporary ban on FMD-susceptible animals and meat products from 23 countries including Eritrea, citing lab-confirmed outbreaks. AI Safety for Africa: A report argues AI safety is built in the West, but errors in multilingual health use can affect diagnosis and treatment in African settings. UAE Scholarships: The UAE says its International Student Scholarship Programme has supported 668 students since 2016, with engineering and technology the biggest focus.