El Niño Risk for Somalia: Humanitarian groups warn a strengthening El Niño could bring heavier rains, flooding, disease and food insecurity across the Greater Horn, with Somalia already hit by repeated floods and fears of famine in southern areas. Blue Economy & Fisheries: Somalia and China signed a deal granting duty-free access for Somali fishery products, aiming to boost exports and jobs while encouraging fish processing and cold-chain investment. Climate Governance Forum: Somalia launched a development forum focused on governance, economy and resilience, with leaders stressing climate change preparedness and the National Transformation Plan. Regional Livestock Trade: African leaders, including Somalia, backed efforts to remove livestock trade barriers and build investment in animal health, water infrastructure and cross-border market rules under AfCFTA. Aid & Resilience Funding Pressure: UK aid cuts are reported to slash support to some African countries, including Somalia, raising concerns for communities facing conflict and the climate crisis. Maternal Health in Crises: A new report highlights how conflict and disasters disrupt maternal care, including stories from Somalia where women reach clinics after drought-driven displacement. Somalia Politics: The foreign minister says internationally mediated talks are gaining momentum toward a breakthrough on Somalia’s electoral framework. Security Backdrop: A Reuters report notes U.S.-linked aircraft routes tied to Sudan’s RSF, underscoring how conflict supply lines can spread across regions.