Somalia–Türkiye Diplomacy: In Ankara, Türkiye’s deputy foreign minister met Somalia’s state minister for foreign affairs to reaffirm ties and expand cooperation in diplomacy, trade, security, education and development. Mogadishu Café Culture: Young female baristas like Saabiriin Hassan are reshaping Mogadishu’s fast-growing coffee scene, pushing back on gender norms while building new social spaces. Youth & Education Grants: First Literacy awarded over $34,000 in grants across Massachusetts to expand adult education and English learning, including support for Somali Development Center in Roxbury. Football & FIFA Spotlight: Somalia is preparing for a historic visit by FIFA President Gianni Infantino later this year, with plans to upgrade stadiums, develop coaches and referees, and expand youth and women’s football. Security & Children at Risk: Kenyan police in Garissa launched a search for two boys feared lured into Somalia to join al‑Shabab, after a planned pickup and phone tracking to Dhobley. Religious Training in Somalia: Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre attended the graduation of the first master’s cohort in Islamic preaching and judiciary studies, urging graduates to serve with integrity and support efforts against al‑Shabaab. Piracy Justice: 44 Somali pirates sentenced to life in Mumbai have asked to serve their sentences in Somalia under a prisoner transfer agreement.