Somalia: Puntland to establish a major coastal security base in Lasqoray as part of its counterterrorism efforts; set to be the second-largest after Bosaso.

Hamas armed wing spokesman Abu Obaida:

We are ready to respond positively and cooperate with any request from the Red Cross to bring food and medicine to the enemy prisoners.

We require that to bring food to the prisoners, the humanitarian corridors must be opened normally and permanently for the passage of food and medicine to our people.

Hamas armed wing spokesman Abu Obaida:

Al-Qassam Brigades do not deliberately starve the prisoners, but they eat what our fighters and the general people of our nation eat.

Hamas armed wing spokesman Abu Obaida:

The prisoners will not receive any special privileges amid the crime of starvation and siege.

Houthis:

The consequences of silence on the genocide in Gaza will be severe for all peoples and countries sooner or later.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem:

"America will always stand by Israel, and we will always pray for its welfare"

Clash Report Weekly Africa Bulletin Is Out

From Sudan to Somalia, from Mali to South Africa — we have compiled the continent’s key security developments, armed conflicts, diplomatic tensions, and regional interventions in this bulletin.

The UAE is transferring Chinese FK-2000 air defense systems to the RSF in Sudan via Chad.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller:

What Trump said very clearly is that it is not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing the oil from Russia.

India is basically tied with China in purchasing Russian oil.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller:

India portrays itself as being one of our closest friends in the world; but they don't accept our products, they impose massive tariffs on us...

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller:

All options are on the table to deal diplomatically, financially, and otherwise with the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Somalia: African Union force says over 50 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in Friday’s battle in Bariire, denies claims of withdrawing from the town.

Sudan: RSF claims it is advancing toward El-Obeid and has taken control of multiple areas.

Brazilian President Lula:

Brazil has stopped depending on the United States and has built strong economic ties with most countries in the world.

Trump:

Envoy Witkoff may be going to Russia Wednesday or Thursday.

Jews set fire to a Palestinian home in Turmus Ayya, Binyamin; Hebrew graffiti sprayed. No arrests reported.

Trump:

If Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican, I think her ad is fantastic.