Clean Cooking & Remittances: New research in Scientific Reports links Somalia’s shift toward clean cooking tech and remittance inflows to measurable reductions in ecological harm, tackling deforestation and carbon pressure from charcoal and firewood. Digital Connectivity: Seacom launched a high-capacity Nairobi–Kampala terrestrial network to ease East Africa’s bandwidth bottlenecks and support cloud, finance, AI and cross-border trade. AI for Somalia: Somalia’s National Communications Authority hosted an AI summit in Mogadishu and opened a second national AI summit, pushing digital transformation. Marine Science: Somalia’s fisheries ministry signed a joint ocean science declaration at the 11th Ocean Conference, backing stronger marine research and data independence for sustainable blue economy planning. Education & Research Links: Somali National University and the University of Rwanda signed an MoU for joint research and capacity building, strengthening regional academic cooperation. Health Research: Somali-born Dr. Fadumo Isse earned a PhD in pharmacy in Canada and is starting postdoctoral work on women’s heart health. Maritime Security: Reports say pirate attacks near Somalia and the Gulf of Aden are rising, with skiffs firing on vessels and attempts to board. Somaliland Tech & Travel: Somaliland’s Israel ties expand with plans for direct Hargeisa–Tel Aviv flights “soon,” alongside cooperation in agriculture, water and technology. Maternal Care Gap: A case report highlights severe antepartum eclampsia complications in East Africa, underscoring the need for earlier care and stronger emergency obstetric capacity. Pirate Hostage Pressure: Families of Pakistani sailors held off Somalia protest government inaction as ransom negotiations stall.