Malnutrition Crisis: MSF warns Somalia’s child hunger is worsening as funding drops by more than 80%, with Baidoa surveys finding one in two children acutely malnourished and one in four severely malnourished. Food Security: A separate report highlights Somalia’s hunger spiral driven by drought, conflict, displacement, and shrinking humanitarian support, with millions facing high levels of hunger and acute malnutrition expected to rise. Public Health & Disease: Africa CDC sounds alarm over Ebola in DR Congo, reporting over 2,000 deaths and rapid spread across more health zones than response efforts can keep up with. Maternal Health: A new commentary stresses obstetric fistula as a preventable but devastating women’s health crisis in Somalia, calling for stronger local repair capacity and better care pathways. Drug Control: Puntland police arrest four suspects in Bosaso over alleged trafficking and distribution of alcohol and narcotics, warning of legal action. Health System & Access: UN operations in Somalia are winding down as the UN seeks to auction medical and laboratory equipment and other assets amid uncertainty over future support. Community Safety: Mogadishu residents protest forced evictions and home demolitions in Waberi, alleging live ammunition use and warning of worsening humanitarian and security fallout.