AUSSOM Logistics Uncertainty: The UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has opened a tender to hire licensed auctioneers to sell UN-owned vehicles and equipment in Somalia, as U.S. funding for UNSOS is set to end by Dec. 31, 2026—raising concerns for the future of AUSSOM’s security support. Piracy Health Alarm: Pakistani crew members held by Somali pirates aboard the MT Honour 25 released another distress message, saying many are ill and lacking medicine after 100+ days in captivity, with families urging Pakistan to act. Malaria Risk in Cities: A malaria-carrying mosquito resistant to insecticides, Anopheles stephensi, is spreading across Africa, with experts warning it can breed in cities year-round and could drive outbreaks in major urban centers. Food Insecurity Threat: The World Food Programme warns a strong El Niño could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger by end of next year, worsening already fragile conditions. Somalia Health Access on the Ground: KDF/AUSSOM Sector II medical outreach camps in Dhobley and Kismayo provided free consultations, diagnosis, treatment, and essential medicines, focusing on women, children, and the elderly. Security and Civilian Harm: Kenya reported multiple injuries from suspected IED blasts near the Kenya–Somalia border, underscoring ongoing cross-border insecurity that can disrupt access to care.