Humanitarian Finance & Food Security: FAO and WFP launched a first-ever Joint Anticipatory Action Appeal seeking $202m to protect nearly 9m people across 22 high-risk countries from El Niño-linked shocks, as a separate FAO-WFP report warns acute hunger will worsen in 13 hotspots and Somalia is now in the highest-risk group. Aid Funding: WFP welcomed a €695m ($800m) U.S. donation to support life-saving food and nutrition for 38m people amid steep funding cuts. Aviation & Trade Disruption: Jubbaland says Doolow airport has stayed closed since July 19, 2025, hurting health services, trade, transport, and humanitarian operations, blaming political reasons. Somaliland-Israel Business & Security Links: Somaliland President Irro met children receiving heart surgeries in Israel and said direct flights to Hargeisa will start soon; Israel’s Defense Minister also confirmed years of “under the radar” cooperation and hinted at expanded security and economic ties. Maritime Risk: Shipping remains under heightened threat in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, with renewed Houthi warnings and Somali piracy adding pressure on global supply chains. Local Industry & Revenue: Nigeria’s NUPRC flagged infrastructure limits and asset integrity as key constraints while pushing transparency with the tax authority to boost oil and gas revenue collection. Manufacturing Trade: Evitex Apparels (Evince Group) won LC Waikiki Gold Supplier Status, signaling continued garment export competitiveness.