Somaliland–Germany Partnership: A long-running German cooperation with Somaliland is shifting from humanitarian support to deeper development and institutional partnership, reflecting Somaliland’s move toward stable public institutions and elections. Recognition & Diplomacy: Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro met international representatives in Nairobi, urging partners to invest and cooperate rather than rely on aid, while pushing dialogue to resolve western conflicts like Las Anod. Security & State Capacity: The president said over 6,000 clan-based militia members have been trained and integrated into Somaliland’s security forces, with reconciliation framed as the path to stability. Digital Finance in Somaliland: Wadaag Bank, Somaliland’s sixth licensed commercial bank, is launching a digital-first, Sharia-compliant service with public shareholding and mobile-money interoperability. Public Health Research: A community-based study in Mogadishu links fruit and vegetable consumption patterns to cancer prevention awareness and dietary practices, adding to regional noncommunicable disease prevention efforts. Horn Security Cooperation: US-Africa Command reportedly signed a new security agreement with Puntland to expand maritime security and counter terrorism, signaling a harder US approach amid Somalia’s political gridlock.