TPS Work Permits in Flux: The U.S. DHS temporarily extended Temporary Protected Status work authorization for Haitians and other TPS holders, but permits for Haitians end July 24 and for Somalia (plus Ethiopia, Myanmar, South Sudan, Syria, Yemen) end July 17—creating fresh uncertainty for employers, including in healthcare and food processing. Xenophobia and Health Access Risks: South Africa saw renewed xenophobic violence and home raids targeting migrants from countries including Somalia, with critics warning that scapegoating worsens pressure on already strained services like healthcare. Somalia Health Workforce Boost: Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan College of Health Sciences held a graduation in Mogadishu, with Somalia’s health minister urging new graduates to serve nationwide. AMR Warning for Fragile Systems: A new review flags antimicrobial resistance as a growing public health crisis in Somalia’s fragile healthcare setup, citing gaps in infection prevention and antibiotic use. Ebola Update for the Region: Africa CDC reported the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has surpassed 600 deaths in DRC and Uganda, urging sustained financing and safe burial capacity. Security and Displacement: Clan conflict in Somalia’s Sool region displaced hundreds and destroyed livelihoods, while a reported capture of an Al-Shabaab commander near the Kenya border underscores ongoing instability. Training and Care Infrastructure: Somalia’s president inaugurated an upgraded 77th Brigade headquarters in Mogadishu, including a hospital and detention facilities.