AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCustoms & Trade Shock: Somalia says Strait of Hormuz disruptions cut customs-based revenue by about 40%, pushing up food, fuel, transport costs and insurance premiums—raising pressure on reforms and poverty-reduction plans. Maritime Security: US officials warn a growing Houthi–Al-Shabaab alliance could expand militant capabilities and give the Houthis better access to Red Sea and western Indian Ocean routes, threatening shipping and trade. Somalia Courts: A Somali military court sentenced a former soldier to death for killing a civilian construction worker in central Somalia, underscoring continued accountability for abuses. Regional Food Systems: FAO urges more funding for Sudan’s agriculture and emergency food production as El Niño threatens the Horn, highlighting staple crops, livestock health and animal feed as key priorities. Industry & Ports: East Africa’s Indian Ocean trade push is accelerating with major port-linked industrial plans, including Somalia’s nearly $4bn Turkish-backed port and special economic zone near Warsheekh. Humanitarian Leadership: UN OCHA appointed Turkish diplomat Mehmet Gulluoglu to two senior humanitarian roles, with prior experience including work in Somalia and disaster response.
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