Mogadishu Land Dispute: Residents of Tookiyo say bulldozers and heavy security cleared parts of their district after demands of about $18,000 per plot to “keep the ground” their homes stand on, with critics questioning the legal basis and warning public land is being treated like political currency. Somalia Elections: Somalia’s shift toward one-person, one-vote elections is sparking a fight over who controls power, as federal moves into South-West and Galmudug fuel accusations of centralization and opposition boycotts. Super El Niño Watch: Somalia’s disaster agency opened a national meeting in Mogadishu to prepare for possible Super El Niño flooding, stressing coordination as drought-hit communities remain vulnerable. Hunger Under Pressure: Aid cuts and drought have pushed millions toward crisis hunger, and warnings now point to floods that could worsen malnutrition and displacement. Maternal Care Gaps: A Somalia-focused commentary highlights barriers to timely antenatal ultrasound, pointing to unequal access to skilled care and diagnostic services. Immigration Shockwaves: In the U.S., Somalia’s temporary protected status is set to end for thousands, raising fears of detention and deportation, while broader visa crackdowns and court battles keep legal pathways uncertain. Culture & Food: Somali chef Ifrah F. Ahmed shares how slow, intentional breakfasts reflect Somali hospitality, as her cookbook tour brings diaspora stories back into the spotlight.