Coastal Skills for Jobs: In Bosaso, 100 trainees from the Somali Marine and Fisheries Science Institute—80 displaced people and 20 host community members—are using new skills in fish processing, modern fishing, and boat-engine maintenance, but many still struggle to access gear and market spots to earn more than basic survival. AI for Health Security: The East African Community is launching an AI innovation programme in Arusha to help young innovators build tools for ebola detection, preparedness, and response as cases rise across the region. Somalia’s Regional Tech-Trade Push: Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister opened a review of the National Regional Integration Strategy, aiming to strengthen research-based trade links using ports, border crossings, and infrastructure to attract investment. Public Health Watch: A Mogadishu pilot study proposes an AI-driven antimicrobial resistance surveillance framework for low-resource settings, targeting faster monitoring of drug-resistant infections. Food & Health Risk: A public health commentary warns Somalia’s nutrition transition—more processed foods and imported sugary products—could be driving higher cardiometabolic risk as health systems remain strained. Climate Shock Ahead: Scientists warn Africa may face a “super El Nino” through 2026–2027, raising risks for extreme weather and food security, with IGAD climate experts already crunching regional forecasts. Local Innovation in Beauty: Somali entrepreneurs are turning traditional skincare ingredients into packaged products; KAAT Skincare in Mogadishu is marketing a turmeric-based cream built with “modern science” for the Horn of Africa market.