AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSomalia Election Watch: Four contenders are emerging in Mogadishu’s political talk ahead of the next presidential vote—former presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, ex-PM Abdi Farah Shirdon (Saacid), and businessman Omar Abdulkadir Ahmed Fiqi—each promising a different approach to insecurity, state institutions, and economic recovery. Workplace Safety & Public Sector Reform: Somalia’s National Civil Service Commission and FESTU wrapped a three-day national training to roll out safer, respectful, violence-free workplaces across the public service, supported by the World Bank’s RCRF program. Regional Integration & Infrastructure: Somalia joined EAC ministers in endorsing regional infrastructure projects in Arusha, reinforcing trade and connectivity plans as Somalia aligns with the bloc since joining in 2024. South West Governance: The South West state appointed a 26-minister cabinet to strengthen security, finance, planning, fisheries/blue economy, and service delivery. EAC Trade Costs: Kenya backed Horn of Africa trade facilitation steps aimed at cutting business costs—border modernization, faster clearance, and better handling of non-tariff barriers—feeding into a wider regional roadmap. US TPS Shock (Somalia-linked): In the US, employers are bracing for TPS work-permit expirations affecting Somalia-linked holders, with only short extensions granted—an uncertainty that can ripple into remittances and labor-dependent sectors.
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