Galmudug Politics: Somalia’s SINCAD party has nominated Abduqadir Abdullahi Diriye Adawe as its Galmudug presidential candidate, pledging security, reconciliation, and jobs ahead of the election after incumbent “Qoorqoor” said he won’t seek another term. Somali Trade Governance: Somalia’s Council of Ministers dissolved the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry board and named an interim chairman, but the chamber says the move violates its independence and election rules. Maritime Security: Pirates are suspected in the boarding of a chemical tanker off Yemen’s coast; authorities say the vessel and crew status remain unclear as attacks rise in the Gulf of Aden. Hunger Alert (Djibouti): Djibouti issued an emergency alert after a sharp hunger spike, with refugees in camps facing crisis-level conditions tied to El Niño and price pressures. El Niño Fallout: Climate experts warn El Niño is strengthening and could worsen floods, droughts, and food insecurity across East Africa, including Somalia. Somalia–Piracy Talks: Sources say ransom negotiations for three ships held by Somali pirates are in an advanced stage, involving owners, insurers, and sanctions checks. Community & Culture Abroad: In Minnesota, officials say Somali youth gangs are driving violence, while a new Somali-led affordable housing project in Minneapolis unveiled public art.