Somali students are pouring into hospitals to donate food, water and blood to victims of the attack in the capital which killed 100 people and injured at least 300; universities and schools have been closed so students can participate in relief efforts

The European Council decided to extend the mandate of Operation Atalanta, the EU military training mission in Somalia and the civilian capacity-building mission, until 28 February 2027

A group of Somali youths is organizing weekly beach cleanups in Mogadishu; despite limited support, they have collected over 2000 tons of trash in recent months and their dedication was recently recognized with the global Arab Volunteer Award

The African Union's support and stabilisation mission in Somalia will have 5 years to complete its task, which includes strengthening the operational capabilities of the Somali national army and preparing local forces to manage security independently