Somalia Security Diplomacy: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, the UK and the US met in New York to discuss support for Somalia’s security, stability and territorial integrity, alongside economic and humanitarian challenges. Defence Budget Shock: Somalia’s House of the People’s Defence Committee summoned the defence minister and army chief over reported cuts to benefits for nearly 6,000 retired/disabled soldiers and families of fallen troops, demanding the legal basis and details on any sold camps. Orphans Allowance Cut: Families of Somali National Army orphans say monthly support was halved from $200 to $100, five months after the Orphans Care Agency was launched—raising questions lawmakers and officials are now pressing. EU Business Push: Somalia’s commerce ministry announced an inaugural EU–Somalia Business Forum for 5–6 October, aiming to unlock trade and investment partnerships. Central Bank & Justice Reform: Parliament approved an international judicial cooperation bill and advanced amendments to the Central Bank law, signaling continued legal and financial institutional strengthening. Puntland vs Pirates, Sibu 1: Puntland maritime forces reported freeing the US-sanctioned tanker Sibu 1 from pirates, with crew safe, while conflicting accounts continue over who led the operation. South West Accountability: Former South West leader Laftagareen urged the UN and partners to investigate alleged federal military attacks and abuses near Baidoa. Food Security Risk: A hunger monitor warned displaced people in southwest Somalia could face famine between October and December as El Niño-linked flooding meets aid shortfalls.