Maritime Security: Pirates off Somalia and the Gulf of Aden are getting bolder, with reports of attempted boardings where skiffs fired on vessels and one used an RPG, prompting renewed warnings for ships to stay alert and report suspicious activity. Health & Maternal Care: A case report highlights severe antepartum eclampsia complicated by intrauterine fetal demise and pulmonary edema, underscoring how late care and limited emergency capacity can turn pregnancy complications deadly in Somalia. Digital & Connectivity: Seacom launched a high-capacity terrestrial network route linking Nairobi and Kampala, aiming to strengthen East Africa’s “digital backbone” for cloud, finance, AI and cross-border trade. AI & National Capacity: Somalia’s National Communications Authority hosted an AI summit in Mogadishu and partners with the National IPv6 Centre to push digital transformation. Education & Research Links: Somali National University and the University of Rwanda signed an education pact focused on joint research and capacity building. Blue Economy & Ocean Science: Somalia’s fisheries and blue economy minister signed a joint ocean science declaration at the 11th Ocean Conference, backing stronger marine research and better resource management. Somaliland-Israel Tech/Agri/Water Cooperation: Somaliland’s president says Israel has no current military presence but points to future security arrangements, while also citing cooperation in agriculture, water, technology and travel links. Climate Risk: El Niño is back, with East Africa—including Somalia—warned to prepare for floods, disease outbreaks and crop losses.