ICT for Education: Hormuud Salaam Foundation has equipped Somali National University’s Gaheyr campus with a new ICT lab, including 34 computers and interactive touchscreen boards, aiming to boost digital teaching, practical training, and research. Digital Health & Lab Capacity: A Mogadishu pilot study reports an AI-driven antimicrobial resistance surveillance framework for low-resource settings, showing how tech can strengthen monitoring where lab capacity is limited. Space & Sovereignty: Turkey has started building a spaceport near Warsheikh, positioning it for satellite launches and commercial services—while raising questions about land deals, revenue transparency, and Somalia’s long-term autonomy. Education Under Pressure: Mogadishu’s forced evictions are pushing students out of schooling, with families reporting no warning and disrupted access to education. Maritime Security: A Cameroon-flagged cargo ship, Lutuf, was hijacked off Somalia by armed persons, underscoring persistent piracy risks along the coast. Global Policy Impact: The US has terminated Temporary Protected Status for Somalia, affecting thousands of Somali nationals’ ability to stay and work. AI Across East Africa: EAC and Germany launched the second AI4EAC Challenge, targeting 20,000 people across partner states with a new Ebola response track. Public Health Progress: Global rubella vaccination coverage is up, but the African region still carries most remaining birth-defect risk—highlighting the need for stronger immunization programs.