Mogadishu Clashes: A UN-backed Protection Cluster and UNHCR note says fighting between federal forces and an opposition-affiliated armed group killed at least 13 people, injured 189, and displaced about 12,500 households, spreading through crowded areas like Hawlwadaag and Abdiaziz before easing. Food Security Pressure: The UN World Food Programme warns the Middle East conflict is already worsening hunger far beyond the region, with soaring oil prices and disrupted shipping pushing more people toward acute food insecurity—Somalia is flagged among the hardest hit. Somalia Political Tensions: The AU and IGAD urged calm as Mogadishu descended into chaos over President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term extension, with clashes tied to the electoral transition. Humanitarian Fallout in Somalia: A drought-and-flood displacement story from Mogadishu highlights how families fleeing rural collapse end up trapped in poor conditions in IDP camps, with hunger following the weather shocks. Climate Risk Readiness: Somalia’s climate early warning system and risk-management cooperation efforts with Swedish partners point to growing focus on preparing communities for extreme weather. EU Migration Moves: EU ministers discussed new restrictive visa measures for Somali nationals as irregular arrivals rise, citing weak readmission cooperation. Regional Diplomacy: UAE and South Africa reviewed regional developments including Somalia, linking stability efforts to sustainable peace.