Berbera Port Politics: Berbera’s long-serving mayor Abdishakur Mohamud Hassan (“Iddin”) has resigned after 14 years, ending a tense standoff that left the city’s leadership in limbo and councilors operating from a hotel in Hargeisa while central government cleared the way for an extraordinary session to pick new municipal leadership. Prisoner Deal Watch (Somaliland–Northeastern state): Somaliland officials say prisoners held by both sides will be released once a formal agreement is reached, with the Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee handling talks and calls for reconciliation after reports of possible unilateral releases sparked debate. Religious Mediation Push: The Somali Ulema Council urged Somaliland and the Northeastern state to speed up peace talks and prisoner resolution, visiting detainees and planning further meetings in Hargeisa to keep dialogue moving. Regional Travel Risk (Red Sea): A Houthi blockade threat around Bab al-Mandab is expected to worsen shipping and supply-chain disruption, a reminder for travelers and tourism operators that regional routes can quickly affect costs and availability. Culture & Heritage: British-Somali artist Fozia Ismail highlights the xeedho nomadic wedding tradition in a London exhibition, spotlighting how climate change is eroding key materials and why safeguarding heritage matters for future visitors.