Somalia Blue Economy Push: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud urged a national shift to harness Somalia’s 3,300-km coastline and EEZ, arguing long-term growth and security depend on fisheries, maritime trade, tourism, and offshore resources. Galmudug Election Tech-Ready Governance: Somalia’s electoral commission published Galmudug local council results showing the ruling JSP winning 135,247 of 193,451 valid votes and 63 seats, with turnout near 90% despite insecurity. AI in Humanitarian Response: WFP says AI-powered HungerMap Live helped target Burhakaba, delivering food to 48,000 people and nutrition support to 3,000 women and children. US Security Footprint in Somalia: The US signed a new security agreement with Puntland, expanding the Bosaso base and deepening cooperation on counterterrorism and Red Sea maritime security. Meta/WhatsApp Moderation Glitch: WhatsApp users reported sudden account lockouts after Meta’s automated checks, with the company saying it restored affected accounts but not yet explaining the trigger. Climate & Malaria Forecasts: New research warns climate change could shift childhood malaria risk deeper into southern and East Africa, while easing pressure in today’s hottest areas. Somaliland Digital Banking: Wadaag Bank in Somaliland is launching a digital-first, Sharia-compliant service with public shareholding and mobile-money interoperability. Academic Freedom Map: A V-Dem index ranks Czechia top for academic freedom and flags global erosion since 2015, with sharp declines in places like India.