Somalia Politics & Dialogue: Somalia’s Information Minister Abdifatah Qasim says the federal government is still open to talks with opposition groups over 2027 elections and constitutional issues, but warns against armed unrest and actions that could destabilize the country. Security & Counterterrorism: Somalia’s Interior Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag attended an international public security forum in China, pushing closer cooperation on terrorism, organized crime, cybercrime, and migration security. Somalia-Turkiye Tensions: Somalia’s parliament speaker Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama condemned recent Turkish flag burnings across Jubaland, Puntland, and Southwest, saying a “foreign agenda” is behind the protests. Somaliland Gaza Offer: Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro told reporters he can provide up to 2,000 troops to a Gaza stabilization force if the US or Israel formally requests it. Digital Governance: Somalia and Pakistan discussed strengthening national identification systems and digital government infrastructure, including secure data exchange and interoperability. Maritime Insecurity: Reports say Somali pirates sustained hijackings off Yemen and the Red Sea, keeping pressure on key shipping routes.