Washington, via the acting US embassy chief, stressed the need to unify Libya's military and security institutions to enhance stability, while Libya's Interior and Defense Ministries emphasized law adherence and human rights programs development within the military.

The Somali federal government and former officials who split from the opposition Forum for Salvation signed an agreement to proceed with the direct elections scheduled for 2026 after deep disagreements since the start of the year.

Sudanese Prime Minister emphasizes an inclusive national dialogue amid international efforts to unify Libya's military and security institutions for stability.

Turkey strongly condemned Israeli attacks undermining security and stability in Syria, affirming support for the Syrian government’s efforts to achieve peace and preserve Syria’s territorial unity.

Recent official bipartisan US legislative visits to Syria included meetings with Syrian transitional government officials, the Syrian Democratic Forces commander, religious leaders, and civil society representatives, with commitments to support a bill for permanently lifting US sanctions on Syria.

Israeli occupation forces withdrew from Ramallah after raids targeting currency exchange shops and clashes that injured dozens of Palestinians amid ongoing military escalation and unprecedented settlement expansion.

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid urged the right-wing religious government to accept a ceasefire agreement with Hamas that includes releasing hostages and a 60-day truce.

The European Commission affirmed the EU's sovereign right to regulate giant tech companies' activities within the Union, rejecting Trump's claims that European rules harm American firms.

The Russian Embassy in Egypt celebrated 82 years of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Russia, highlighting ongoing cooperation in political, economic, cultural, and trade fields, with high-level meetings between leaders in 2024 and 2025.

The World Food Programme warns that aid allowed by Israel into Gaza remains a drop in the ocean compared to the needs, with only about one hundred trucks entering daily despite famine being officially declared by the UN.