Military Justice: A Somali military court sentenced former soldier Cabdi Aadan Ibraahim to death for killing a civilian in Garasbaaley after firing shots and trying to flee. Defence & Welfare: Somalia’s House of the People Defence Committee summoned Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi and the army chief over alleged cuts to benefits for nearly 6,000 retired/disabled soldiers and families of fallen officers, demanding the legal basis and details of any sold camps. Orphans Care Fallout: Families of Somali National Army orphans say allowances were halved from $200 to $100 months after the Orphans Care Agency was launched, with questions now aimed at the president’s promised support. Elections in Jubaland: Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said Jubaland elections will proceed in accessible areas, using alternative procedures where voting is impossible. Regional Politics: Puntland urged the UN Security Council to intervene in Somalia’s political dispute and called for an inclusive dialogue and review of weapons restrictions. Security & Capacity: Somalia inaugurated the sixth Federal Darwish police batch with EU support and EU-Somalia announced a business forum for Oct. 5–6. International Diplomacy: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, the UK and US met in New York to discuss support for Somalia’s stability and sovereignty. El Niño Planning: Somalia launched national preparations for El Niño 2026–2027 as humanitarian agencies warn of hunger and flooding risks.