Somalia’s Data Privacy Push: Somalia’s Data Protection Authority has ordered all organisations handling personal data to register under the 2023 Data Protection Law, with certification for compliant data controllers and processors and possible regulatory action for non-compliance. Humanitarian Support in Somalia: Qatar Charity distributed food baskets under its “The Greatest Days” campaign, reaching 1,854 people across Yemeni, Syrian, Sudanese and Somali displacement cases, with water and longer-term support also included. Security Operations in Middle Shabelle: Somalia’s Danab Special Forces carried out planned operations in villages of Garas Dheere, Jariirow and Dabayley to deny Al-Shabaab movement and improve safety for civilians and local business activity. Climate Resilience for Business Continuity: Somalia launched a Multi-Hazard Early Warning System with UNDP and the Green Climate Fund, aiming to expand national coverage and cut disaster fatalities by 42% by 2030—key for protecting livelihoods and supply chains. Diplomatic Trade Signals: Somalia’s foreign minister met Eswatini’s planning minister in Seoul to reaffirm support for Somalia’s sovereignty and explore deeper cooperation that can open new investment and trade links. Regional Trade Pressure from Gulf Tensions: UN agencies warn that West Asia shipping disruptions are driving up logistics costs and delaying aid deliveries, a reminder that regional instability can quickly spill into Somalia’s import and humanitarian supply flows.