AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate & Agriculture: East African Community ministers adopted a regional El Niño response plan as forecasts warn of both failed rains and flooding, putting crops, livestock and transport links at risk. Infrastructure & Security: The US confirmed its troops had left Baledogle airfield because its deteriorating runway was unsafe and costly to repair; it says support for Somali forces continues. In Kenya’s Mandera County, an ambush killed eight people, including road workers and police reservists, underscoring the risks facing regional infrastructure projects. Trade & Investment: Somalia opened its first national pavilion at China’s International Import Expo in Shanghai, showcasing products from more than 40 companies. Connectivity: Uganda is urging Somalia to finalize an air-services agreement that would allow Uganda Airlines to begin flights to Mogadishu and could support growing trade. Maritime Trade: Renewed piracy concerns and insecurity around the Gulf of Aden are keeping shipping risks in focus, while EU naval patrols continue in the region.
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