Somalia–Korea Tech & Development: Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali joined African foreign ministers in Seoul to deepen cooperation with South Korea, with talks covering trade, investment, technology, supply chains, climate, public health, peacebuilding and sustainable development. Northern Kenya Infrastructure With Regional Impact: President William Ruto inspected the Tarbaj–Kotulo section of the A13 Road under the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project, saying improved security is enabling faster growth and investment across Northern Kenya. Somalia–Turkey Digital/AI Push: Turkish FM Hakan Fidan’s Indonesia trip highlights plans to expand cooperation in infrastructure, energy, transportation, digitalization and artificial intelligence, with Somalia also on the agenda. Red Sea Security Tech Concern: UN and US reporting says Yemen’s Houthis and Somalia’s Al-Shabaab are exchanging logistical and military resources, raising fears of expanded militant reach and disruption to Red Sea shipping. Health Security Warning for Somalia: Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warns that lack of licensed Ebola tools for the Bundibugyo strain and intense cross-border movement could spread outbreaks, listing Somalia among high-risk countries. Defense Tech in Kenya Border Region: An advanced Chinese-made laser-based anti-drone system (OW5-A50) was spotted in Wajir during Madaraka Day, underscoring rising counter-drone tech use near the Somalia border. Somali Piracy Update: Pakistani crew members remain held by Somali pirates 40 days after an oil tanker hijacking, with ransom talks ongoing and families reporting worsening conditions.