AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOil & Maritime Security: Turkish naval vessels are escorting a drilling fleet off Somalia as Türkiye’s state oil firm TPAO continues work on the Curad-1 offshore well, with first results expected by end-2026. Trade & Mobility: Turkey still excludes Somali passport holders from its e-Visa system, forcing applications via missions or visa centres despite Ankara’s $1bn+ aid and major roles in Mogadishu’s airport and seaport. Ports & Shipping Costs: Maersk has added a peak-season surcharge on Turkey–Somalia cargo shipments, adding pressure to already tight logistics. Piracy & Justice: India’s special court sentenced 44 Somali pirates to life imprisonment in hijacking cases, marking a first under India’s Maritime Anti-Piracy Act. Food & Health Pressure: WHO warns Greater Horn countries, including Somalia, face worsening public health risks as conflict, disease, and shrinking humanitarian funding disrupt medical supply chains. Local Business & Jobs: Mogadishu’s cafe scene is growing, with more women entering barista work and reshaping gender norms in a traditionally male space. Regional Business Leadership: PACCI elected Tanzania’s TNCC president Vincent Minja as East Africa vice president, with Somalia included in the regional representation.
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