AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI & Security: The UN Security Council heard major AI firms and researchers as countries pushed for cross-border rules, with the U.S. refusing to join global coordination and China warning against monopoly-driven “technological edge.” Regional Trade & Jobs: Nine Eastern African countries, including Somalia, launched the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa in Nairobi to cut trade barriers, improve logistics and cold chains, and tackle post-harvest losses. Somalia Diplomacy at UNGA: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held bilateral talks in New York with Serbia, Senegal, Zimbabwe and Pakistan, plus U.S. officials, focusing on peace, security and economic development. Puntland vs Mogadishu: Puntland asked the UN Security Council to intervene in Somalia’s political dispute, calling for inclusive dialogue, tighter arms restrictions, and renewed sanctions oversight. Defense Cooperation: Pakistan Air Force completed a five-day visit to Somalia to support rebuilding the Somali Air Force and expand bilateral military cooperation. Food Security Watch: A new IGAD-linked report flags Somalia among six IGAD countries facing acute food insecurity, with El Niño risks and funding shortfalls worsening hunger.
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