AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU-Somalia Diplomacy: Mogadishu received the credentials of the EU’s newly appointed ambassador, Laszlo Mathe, with both sides pledging tighter cooperation on peace and security, governance, trade and development. Security & Logistics: The US agreed to give the UN another year to wind down support for Somalia’s AU peace mission (AUSSOM), extending a drawdown starting January 2027—buying time, but leaving Somalia’s next security order uncertain. Maritime Trade Risks: With Houthis escalating pressure around the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, a Saudi-led 14-country Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition is moving toward operations, with Somalia included—raising stakes for shipping costs and regional commerce. Piracy Watch: RTBF reports piracy off Somalia has hit the highest regional level since 2013, linking the rise to weakened deterrence and spillovers from the US-Iran conflict. Climate & Resilience: Somalia outlined climate priorities at UNEP, including water management, environmental data and long-term risk reduction ahead of possible El Niño impacts.
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