Somalia–UNGA Diplomacy: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the opening of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, with plans to brief leaders on state-building, security threats, and public service reforms, while the delegation holds bilateral talks on investment and cooperation. El Niño Preparedness: Somalia approved its National El Niño Preparedness Plan for 2026–2027 and urged faster implementation across federal institutions, member states, and local authorities, as the Disaster Management Agency calls for early action on river conditions, evacuation, shelters, healthcare, and protection. Climate Fallout: New warnings say Super El Niño could drive acute hunger and mass suffering across East and Southern Africa, with Somalia flagged for flood-related risks. Defense Cooperation: Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met a Pakistan Air Force delegation to strengthen defence ties and rebuild Somali air capabilities, following an August MoU on training and counterterrorism cooperation. Regional Politics: The Southwest peace council in Nairobi began mediation between Madobe and Laftagareen, starting with a push for a ceasefire and dialogue under a legal framework. Governance & Economy: Somalia’s Commerce minister said the country imports nearly $9bn annually and wants more local manufacturing by improving investment, infrastructure, and the business environment. Anti-Corruption: Somalia’s Justice minister met Kuwait’s anti-corruption authority to expand cooperation on accountability and transparency. Security Tensions: Reports claim Uganda suspended military cooperation with Türkiye over a Somalia-related dispute, with Mogadishu reportedly seeking an end to Ankara-trained Ugandan deployments.