Somalia–Russia Defence Talks: Somalia’s Defence State Minister Omar Ali Abdi met Russia’s Deputy Defence Minister Vasily Osmakov in Moscow to explore deeper defence cooperation and security-sector support, as Mogadishu seeks to modernise its forces and counter al-Shabaab. South West State Clashes: In Baidoa, fighters loyal to ousted leader Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen clashed with security forces, with reports of deaths and brief control of parts of the city before government forces restored calm. Galmudug Election Dialogue: A delegation of senior Galmudug figures returned to Mogadishu after talks in Dhuusamareeb, discussing possible election participation arrangements for Qoorqoor and disputes over the electoral commission. Diplomatic Rift With Kenya: Somalia recalled its ambassador to Kenya, Jibril Abdulle, for consultations after backlash over his attendance at Nairobi’s “Avocado Conference” linked to Israel, prompting an internal review. EAC Ebola Response: East African Community health ministers will meet June 1–2 to coordinate a regional response to the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, including mobile labs, rapid response teams, and training for health workers. Piracy Worry Off Somalia: Reports say Somali piracy is making a comeback, including hijackings of tankers and dhows, raising fresh concern for shipping in the Gulf of Aden and around the Somali coast.