Education & Tech: Somali National University launched the Somali National Artificial Intelligence Centre (SNAIC), a new Centre of Excellence pushing AI research, training, and locally driven solutions across education, healthcare, agriculture, governance, and more. Public Health: Measles is surging again, with one Minnesota case tied to a Somali trip—showing how vaccine gaps and misinformation can turn travel into a serious outbreak risk. Child Welfare: Ireland’s Tusla reported a 34% jump in child protection referrals over two years, with the biggest increases in physical abuse and neglect—an urgent reminder that family support systems are under strain. Urban Life in Mogadishu: Banadir Regional Administration’s ban on digging household waste pits has left hundreds of casual labourers jobless, while residents struggle with food and income as sanitation rules tighten. Border & Trade: Kenya and Somalia border reopening talks are back in focus after leaders said the Liboi closure is hurting livelihoods, slowing trade, and cutting government revenue. Culture & Identity: Somaliland’s theatre-of-memory idea gains momentum, arguing a national theatre could preserve heritage and strengthen international recognition. Immigration Policy Shockwaves (Somalia-linked): In the U.S., new guidance extends work authorization for TPS holders from Somalia and other countries, while broader “third-world” entry restrictions are being debated in Washington.