Hirshabelle Power Struggle: Hirshabelle Vice President Yusuf Hagar Dabageed accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of breaking a Hawadle leadership pledge for the upcoming regional election, saying the presidency was later awarded to Ali Gudlawe instead. Climate Finance Diplomacy: Somalia’s National Climate Fund executive Liban Obsiye shared Somalia’s climate-finance experience at a Brazil inter-regional meeting, highlighting a whole-of-government approach and resilience-focused financing. Piracy Update: Puntland security sources told AFP that Somali pirates released the hijacked MV Sward near Garacad after a ransom was paid, with crew still on board and contacts possibly on land. Red Sea Security Shock: Reports say Iran-backed Houthis seized Mokha and key islands around Bab el-Mandeb, tightening threats to shipping and linking regional dynamics to Somalia’s security environment. Terrorism and Somalia Link: A UN-linked claim says private entities and intermediaries using transit locations including Somalia helped deliver personnel, training, weapons and logistics to Sudan’s RSF. Governance Oversight: Somalia’s parliament speaker warned against disinformation targeting ties with Türkiye, as Somalia’s leadership continues managing foreign-policy and internal stability pressures.