Eritrea’s Internet Affordability: A new global comparison puts Eritrea at the very bottom for access, with 1GB costing about $338—far beyond what most households can manage—highlighting a widening digital divide that affects business, education, and everyday services. Red Sea Maritime Watch: Eritrean naval forces detained a Yemeni fishing boat near the maritime border after it drifted in rough weather, confiscating equipment and leaving the fisherman without his livelihood—another reminder of how fragile coastal trade and fishing incomes are. Horn of Africa Trade & Ports: Somalia and Egypt formalised a maritime transport and ports MoU, following Egypt’s earlier connectivity step with Eritrea; the deal boosts regional shipping cooperation but also adds pressure to Horn-of-Africa coordination around Red Sea governance. Regional Logistics Push: Kenya renewed calls for deeper trade integration, pointing to the Lamu Port–LAPSSET corridor as a growth engine linking Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea. Eritrea Health & Women’s Support: Eritrean women’s groups and health professionals organised visits and support for fistula patients in Dekemhare, including sanitary material handovers, while urging more prenatal care and facility-based deliveries. Business & Trade Links: Astral Aviation restarted a Haikou–Johannesburg freighter route via Nairobi, aiming to move higher-value cargo between China and Africa faster. Sports (Local Pride): Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay finished third in Tour de France Stage 7, keeping attention on Eritrea’s presence in international competition.