Somalia-US Flag Incident: Somalia’s Ministry of Defence detained uniformed men filmed stepping on a U.S. flag, saying the act violates army discipline while reaffirming the security partnership with Washington. Counterterror Operations: The U.S. carried out an airstrike against al-Shabab in Jubbaland, and Somali forces reported capturing a senior al-Shabab commander near the Kenya border during a cross-border operation. Military Capacity Building: President Mohamud attended graduation of officers trained at Turkey’s TURKSOM academy, praising modernization of the Somali National Army and continued Turkish support. Elections Talks in Mogadishu: Federal government and opposition groups met in Mogadishu with UN, EU, UK, US and Turkey support; the opposition pushed a one-person-one-vote model alongside the existing power-sharing formula, while the government said it is advancing one-person-one-vote procedures and institutions. Puntland Warns Federal Moves: Puntland President Deni warned opposition politicians and armed groups, alleging they are being mobilized by the federal government, and said power cannot be seized by force. Maritime Cooperation: Somalia and Egypt signed a maritime transport and ports MoU, aiming to deepen Red Sea and Gulf of Aden connectivity. Regional Security Training: Saudi Arabia’s delegation visited Galmudug training camps under a program to train thousands of Somali soldiers, including recruits from Puntland. Humanitarian/Peacekeeping Pressure: Somalia-linked compensation verification for families of soldiers killed under AU missions was raised in parliament, with commitments to clear delayed entitlements.