Mogadishu Land Dispute: Residents of Tookiyo say bulldozers and armed security cleared roads on 23 August without a signed demolition order, while a reported $18,000 “fee” to keep plots standing has fueled anger over whether public land is being treated like political finance. South West State Crisis: As Baidoa’s political fight turns violent, Somalia’s federal government has asked AUSSOM to intervene, warning of growing links between local militias and Al-Shabaab—while former South West leader Laftagareen denies any Al-Shabaab ties and urges AUSSOM to stay neutral. Foreign Policy at OIC: Somalia’s deputy foreign minister led the country at an OIC emergency session in Jeddah, reaffirming support for Palestinians and backing a lasting solution, as a new OIC secretary-general was elected. Maritime Security: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden states met in Nairobi to boost cooperation against piracy, trafficking and shipping disruptions, with UNODC, EU and INTERPOL backing shared information. Somali Piracy Update: A tanker hijacked off Yemen has been diverted toward Somalia, and tracking data suggests hijacked vessels can vanish from monitoring for weeks before seizure. Earthquake: A rare 6.0 quake struck the Gulf of Aden between Somalia and Yemen, with no immediate damage reported.