Fuel Prices & Travel Costs: A new ActionAid analysis links the Iran war fuel shock to rising petrol prices across Africa, including Somaliland where petrol jumped 67% (from $0.78 to a peak of $1.30) and is still up about 47% near $1.15—bad news for transport, tours, and day-to-day travel budgets. Somalia’s Election Crisis (Regional Impact): Fighting in Mogadishu erupted over constitutional changes extending President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term, with clashes killing at least one and injuring 55; the political deadlock threatens stability that travelers and regional routes depend on. Independence Day Planning (Horn Travel Calendar): Somalia has started preparations for major Independence Day (June 26) and National Unity Day (July 1) events, with a national committee coordinating activities inside and abroad. JETOUR Wildlife Spotlight: JETOUR’s “Return of the Cheetah: Horn of Africa” won major Telly Awards, boosting the region’s wildlife tourism brand. Security Watch (Maritime): Reports of renewed Somali piracy include hijackings near the Puntland coast, raising concerns for sea access and coastal travel safety. Diplomacy & Ports (Somaliland Context): A Somaliland-Ethiopia sea-access discussion continues to draw attention as regional talks evolve, with implications for future connectivity. Middle East Tensions (Somaliland Mention): A CNN report claims Israel has a position in Somaliland tied to long-range operations connected to Iran, adding another layer to the region’s security backdrop.