Somalia Health & Security: The U.S. has agreed to give the UN another year to wind down support for African Union peacekeepers in Somalia, with a 12-month drawdown of UNSOS logistics support starting in January 2027—raising concerns that AUSSOM’s fight against al-Shabaab could be disrupted if medical, fuel, water and troop transport backing is reduced too quickly. El Niño Disruption: El Niño rains have already flooded parts of Mogadishu, disrupting health clinic operations and adding pressure to an overstretched system. Malnutrition Care: MSF is calling for malnutrition treatment to be restored across Mudug, warning that gaps in care can quickly turn acute hunger into long-term harm. Maternal Health Data: A new Mogadishu study highlights antenatal care use, maternal satisfaction, and access barriers—useful for targeting improvements in women’s health services. Health System Capacity: A cross-sectional look at clinical epidemiology in Somalia points to challenges and opportunities for strengthening health data and decision-making. Aid & Health Links: Somalia and Azerbaijan discussed stronger development cooperation, including health, education and institutional capacity building.