UN Logistics Wind-Down: UNSOS has started hiring licensed auction companies to sell UN-owned equipment in Somalia—vehicles, generators, IT gear, prefabs, medical labs, containers and heavy machinery—amid a looming funding cutoff for AUSSOM, with bids due 11 Aug. AUSSOM Drawdown in Bay: Ethiopian troops withdrew from Burhakaba, handing the base to Somalia’s National Army after 12 years, raising fresh concerns as the mission faces a tight funding clock. Piracy Hostage Appeal: Crew on the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Honour 25 released another distress message, urging Pakistan to push for release of hostages held since 21 Apr. Maritime Security Expansion: Japan deployed a P-1 patrol aircraft to Djibouti for anti-piracy operations off Somalia. Red Sea Coalition: Bangladesh joined a Saudi-led maritime defense coalition that includes Somalia, aiming for intelligence sharing and coordinated patrols as Bab el-Mandeb risks grow. Blue Economy Push: Somalia’s president called for a national shift toward the blue economy, while a conference seeks blue economy investments. El Niño Food Shock: WFP warns strong El Niño could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger, with Somalia among vulnerable regions. Climate Resilience for Livestock/Land: Uganda’s new resilience initiative will also be implemented in Somalia, targeting value chains, insurance, land tenure and climate-land information systems. Film & Talent (Somalia-linked): Locarno Open Doors awarded Accept My Plea for Burial (Somalia-Djibouti) a top cash prize, spotlighting Somali storytelling.