AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMaritime Trade: Somali piracy is rising as naval forces shift to other regional crises. By mid-September, 25 incidents had been recorded around the Horn of Africa, up from nine in 2025, raising risks for shipping already facing disrupted routes and higher insurance costs. Livelihoods and Flood Readiness: A storm in Bari’s Qandala district destroyed homes and killed people and livestock, leaving hundreds of families struggling to recover. South West State is also coordinating with aid agencies ahead of expected El Niño rains and flood risks. Investment and Infrastructure: Somalia is urging European investors to explore its strategic resources, while Türkiye’s planned spaceport in Somalia features in Ankara’s ambitions for a 2027 lunar mission. Food and Agriculture: Somalia and Algeria are seeking stronger cooperation on agriculture and food security, while Mogadishu and Muscat have also discussed food-security cooperation.
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