Horn of Africa Border Security: Ethiopian officials and experts met in Addis Ababa to tackle porous borders and the spillover of smuggling, trafficking, and arms flows, with new governance and security initiatives discussed. Eritrean-linked Youth Exploitation Claims: Reports from Ethiopia’s Somali Region allege young people were recruited under false promises and pulled into an armed struggle, raising fresh concerns about vulnerable youth being used for political ends. Eritrea in the Migration Spotlight (Age Checks): A UK report says an AI age-assessment tool used for small-boat migrants is flawed, with the lowest accuracy flagged for migrants from countries including Eritrea and Sudan. Eritrean Health System Profile: WHO’s Africa Regional Director visited Eritrea, touring facilities including Azel Pharmaceutical Factory and Orotta Cardiac Center, highlighting strengths and ongoing health challenges. Travel & Mobility Watch: The US announced targeted visa restrictions tied to tensions in Ethiopia’s north, while Rwanda received asylum seekers evacuated from Libya, including Eritreans. World Cup Travel Interest: Africa is set to send a record 10 nations to FIFA World Cup 2026, boosting travel demand and cultural tourism around match cities.