Death Penalty for Sudan’s RSF: Sudan’s counter-terrorism court in Port Sudan sentenced RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo “Hemedti” and others to death in absentia, citing killings and wartime atrocities, while WHO warns cholera could worsen as fighting and rains approach. Horn of Africa Migration: IOM reports nearly 9,000 Ethiopian migrants returned from Yemen to Ethiopia via sea crossings to Djibouti, and a separate UN update says African migrant arrivals to Yemen rose sharply in June, with Djibouti as the main departure point. Djibouti-Ethiopia Trade Link: A new report highlights Ethiopia’s heavy reliance on Djibouti for over 95% of maritime trade, warning of higher logistics costs and security vulnerabilities—fueling calls for more corridor options. Regional Energy Moves: Ethiopia and Kenya signed a power supply deal to boost electricity trade and connectivity, with Ethiopia already exporting to Djibouti and others. Maritime Security: IMO urges urgent action to free 44 seafarers held by pirates off Somalia, as threats persist in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea. Lamu Port Push: Kenya seeks regional backing for LAPSSET as Dangote’s planned Lamu refinery aims to anchor port traffic and speed corridor development. Yemen Airport Tensions: Airstrikes hit Sanaa airport amid accusations between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis, with warnings of retaliation.