Red Sea Water & Security: Egypt’s foreign minister urged faster activation of the Council of Arab and African States Bordering the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, calling it a key pillar for maritime security and regional stability, while stressing respect for sovereignty. Red Sea Cooperation: Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki met Egypt’s Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in Cairo, with talks covering Horn of Africa developments and Red Sea security alongside plans to deepen economic and trade ties. Food Safety at Home: Eritrea marked World Food Safety Day in Asmara, highlighting concerns over pesticide misuse on fruits and vegetables and food-borne diseases, and pointing to work on a national food control policy and stronger coordination. Climate Risk for Eritrea’s Neighbors: A photo essay warns that rising temperatures are pushing sand into Sahel oases, threatening livelihoods and ecosystems; it links the threat to desertification pressures across the Sahel belt that stretches toward Eritrea. Water as a Policy Theme: Eritrea’s Africa Day events tied the AU theme—sustainable water availability and safe sanitation—to Eritrea’s dam and reservoir efforts aimed at “saving every drop of water.” Agriculture & Resilience: FAO support for climate-resilient, locally produced foods spotlights potato value chains, with Eritrea listed among countries selecting potatoes under its OCOP initiative.