Somaliland–Puntland Dialogue: Puntland religious leaders launched a mediation push in Hargeisa to cool tensions after the Las Anod conflict, proposing prisoner exchanges, troop withdrawals, and reopening trade and civilian movement. Las Anod Tensions: Somaliland also condemned Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre’s Las Anod visit, warning it violates Somaliland’s sovereignty and could inflame security risks. U.S. Security Talks: Somaliland President Irro met U.S. Special Operations Command Africa chief Maj. Gen. Claude Tudor to expand cooperation on Red Sea and Gulf of Aden security, including counterterrorism, piracy, and intelligence sharing. U.S. Base Rumours Denied: AFRICOM commander Gen. Dagvin Anderson said Washington has “no plans” for a military base in Somaliland, stressing U.S. support depends on Somali leadership. Israel–Somaliland Fallout: Somali officials and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud accused Israel of seeking influence in Somaliland and fueling instability, as debate over recognition keeps resurfacing. Local Governance & Health: Kidney patients protested over dialysis shortages and costs; Irro visited the dialysis unit and promised faster procurement. Economy & Finance: Genel Energy released unaudited results to 30 June, while a new digital, Sharia-compliant Wadaag Bank opened for commercial business in Somaliland. Politics & Accountability: An opinion piece alleges telecom and Dahabshiil-linked influence risks state capture, while another story highlights Somaliland’s academic freedom rankings globally.