TPS Work Authorization for Somalis: USCIS updated guidance for Temporary Protected Status holders tied to court litigation, setting provisional work authorization dates for Somalia (through July 17, 2026) and extending EAD validity while cases remain in legal limbo. Immigration Policy Shockwaves: DHS told employers to prepare for the loss of work permits for TPS holders from Haiti and six other countries, with Haitians extended to July 24 and others (including Somalia) to July 17—raising fresh uncertainty for families and workplaces. Somalia Workplace Culture Push: Somalia’s National Civil Service Commission and FESTU wrapped a three-day training to build respectful, safe, professional workplaces across the public sector, backed by World Bank-supported reform funding. Regional Politics & Security: Saudi Arabia reportedly sent a military delegation to training camps in Galmudug, as tensions and legitimacy disputes in Somalia’s regional politics intensify. South West Cabinet Update: South West Somalia’s president appointed a new 26-minister cabinet to strengthen security and public services, including key roles in finance, health, education, and planning. Culture & Food: A new Somali cookbook, Soomaaliya: Food, Memory, and Migration, spotlights shared culinary roots across the Indian Ocean world and celebrates Somalia’s kitchens, recipes, and migration stories. Community Life Abroad: A St. Louis Park mayor defended her Somalia trip after backlash tied to U.S. Independence Day timing, emphasizing personal travel and meetings in Mogadishu.