El Niño & food security: The UN’s WFP warns a very strong El Niño could drive nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger, with an 81% chance of a major event and knock-on effects for vulnerable regions. Climate risk in the Horn: East African governments are stepping up disaster preparedness as forecasts point to above-normal rains, flooding, and landslides, with Somalia likely to feel spillover impacts through food and water stress. Somalia humanitarian support: WFP welcomed a USD 30 million contribution from South Korea for REACH Phase II, including emergency food and nutrition aid for Somalia. Somalia environment & resilience cooperation: UN disaster-risk work highlighted regional learning, with a Tripoli workshop bringing together officials from Libya and partners including Somalia on early warning, preparedness, and recovery. Local health outreach: AUSSOM Sector II medical camps delivered free consultations and medicines in Dhobley and Kismayo, supporting community welfare amid ongoing instability. Somalia defense ties: Pakistan and Somalia held talks to deepen military cooperation, a reminder that security and environmental shocks often hit together. Human development snapshot: Somalia is listed among the lowest on the UNDP HDI (0.404), underscoring how climate stress can compound poverty and health risks.