Family & Child Rights: Somalia’s Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, presented two bills to parliament—one on Family Affairs and another on Child Rights—pushing for stronger legal protection for children and vulnerable families. Humanitarian Crisis: CARE warns Somalia’s hunger and climate crisis is worsening fast as funding cuts shut clinics and leave ambulances without fuel, with mothers and young children hit hardest. Violence Against Women: Somalia recorded 187 violence cases against women and girls through its helpline since it launched in November 2025, with Banadir region reporting the most complaints. Aid With Flags Backlash: Turkish charity Merhem’s child-feeding campaign—complete with Turkish flags handed to children—sparked sharp Somali criticism over “assistance turned publicity.” Jubaland Politics: Jubaland leaders in Mogadishu called for inclusive governance and renewed efforts to liberate Middle Juba and parts of Lower Juba from Al-Shabaab control. Mogadishu Land Dispute: Residents of Tookiyo say a road-widening “enforcement” operation demanded $18,000 per plot to keep homes standing, raising questions about legality and compensation. Somali Elections: Somalia’s shift toward one-person, one-vote elections is intensifying power struggles, with critics saying federal moves may be shaping outcomes rather than ensuring neutrality.