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Strait of Hormuz Shock: A ship anchored off the UAE was seized and taken toward Iran, while an attack near Oman left another cargo vessel sinking—fresh fuel for a widening shipping crisis as Iran reiterates control claims and the U.S. and China push to keep the route open. Somalia Hunger Emergency: New IPC data says more than six million Somalis face acute hunger, with aid reaching only about 12% of people in the worst phase—warning famine risk is rising as drought, conflict, and aid cuts collide. Piracy Returns: With carriers detouring around the Middle East, Somali piracy is climbing again; UK shipping alerts say multiple vessels are being held, and families of Pakistani hostages are protesting for their release. Regional Tech Push: The EAC AI Alliance is moving from national hype to a shared regional plan—aiming to stop AI efforts from stalling at borders. Somalia’s Human Cost: The latest wave of maritime chaos is also dragging civilians into limbo, with hostage families demanding action as hijackings stretch into weeks.

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