Berbera Power Struggle: Berbera Mayor Abdishakur “Iddin” Mohamud Hassan resigned after 14 years, with his deputy also stepping down, as an extraordinary local council session is set to pick new leadership amid a standoff and council maneuvering. Prisoner Talks: Somaliland says prisoners held by Somaliland and the Northeastern administration will be released only after a formal deal, with the Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee handling the process. Sool Status: Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro reiterated that Sool is part of Somaliland and urged dialogue to resolve grievances, following the return of Fahiima Yusuf Abdillaahi “Quuje” after she broke with the Northeastern administration. Kulmiye Reconciliation: Former President Muse Bihi Abdi made a surprise visit to Kulmiye headquarters to meet party chairman Mohamed Kahin, signaling renewed efforts to heal internal divisions. Recognition Rumours Denied: Guinea-Bissau rejected social media claims it plans to recognize Somaliland, stressing no official process is underway. Legal Pressure in Las Anod: The Northeastern parliament ordered trials for Somaliland fighters and detainees held after the 2023 Las Anod and Gooja Adde fighting, raising new hurdles for prisoner exchange talks. Regional Security Context: Turkey extended its Somalia troop mandate for two more years, keeping Ankara’s security footprint expanding beyond training.