Maritime Security & Trade: Puntland says it has rescued the Palau-flagged MT Honour, seized by pirates in April, detaining suspects and sending them to court—coming days after the Sibu 1 tanker was freed—an important signal for shipping safety across the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean. Counterterrorism & Red Sea Risk: US officials warn of growing Houthi–Al-Shabaab links, including weapons sales and training (drones and explosives), raising the odds of more disruption to Red Sea and Gulf of Aden trade routes. Hunger & El Niño: WFP reports Somalia’s hunger emergency is worsening, with 5.4 million in the Horn facing crisis or worse and Baidoa among the hardest hit as El Niño-driven rains raise flood and livelihood risks. Politics, Courts & Mobility: Kenya’s High Court ordered the return of an EALA MP’s Kenyan passport within 24 hours, highlighting how cross-border identity checks can stall business travel and regional cooperation. Regional Instability: Southwest State claims it repelled an Al-Shabaab assault on Baidoa, with allegations of attacks on hotels, businesses, schools and health facilities—another hit to local commerce. Business & Finance Partnerships: AGFUND signed deals in New York supporting digital finance, AI for inclusive growth, and climate-resilient micro-insurance across Somalia and neighboring states.