AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDjibouti Energy Push: Djibouti is partnering with Morocco to build a solar power project with storage, aiming to cut reliance on imported electricity and reduce vulnerability from cross-border supply. Regional Digital Trade: COMESA is moving to digitise the Yellow Card Scheme to speed cross-border motor insurance, reduce bottlenecks, and improve compensation for accident victims. Soil Health & Food Security: IGAD has launched an IGAD Soil Health and Fertiliser Hub in Nairobi, setting up steering and technical committees to tackle land degradation and boost fertiliser access across Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya and neighbors. AI Governance Debate: A China-focused analysis argues major countries should take responsibility for AI for good, pushing back against claims of a “China AI threat” and calling for cooperation on AI development and governance. Maritime Security Watch: Reports highlight more aggressive pirate attempts in the Gulf of Aden and off Somalia, with skiffs firing during attempted boardings—keeping pressure on ship security and reporting. Islamic Finance Partnerships: IsDB Institute held bilateral talks in Baku on Islamic economics, fintech, digital transformation, sukuk markets, and research partnerships. Somali Culture Spotlight: Birmingham’s Somalinimo 2026 festival is set to celebrate Somali identity and culture, backed by major community and public partners.
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