AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSomalia–US Security Deal: The US has signed a new security agreement with Puntland to expand the Bosaso military footprint and deepen cooperation on counterterrorism and Red Sea/Gulf of Aden security, bypassing Mogadishu—another sign of Washington’s “dual-track” approach as Somalia’s politics stall the fight against al-Shabaab. Public Health & Climate: Studies warn climate change is shifting malaria risk across Africa, with childhood malaria expected to rise in southern/east regions like Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal by 2050. Digital Finance in Somaliland: A new Sharia-compliant, digital-first bank in Somaliland (Wadaag) is moving into commercial operations, betting on mobile money interoperability and public shareholding. Somalia Tech Policy: Somalia’s government says WhatsApp’s planned username feature could weaken security and anti-fraud tracing in a country where mobile money dominates. Development Funding: A World Bank portfolio review says Somalia has about $1.07B (35%) undisbursed, with especially low disbursement in education, energy, fisheries and digital technology. Global Science: Ancient DNA from Chilean mummies points to early smallpox in the Americas, adding a major new layer to outbreak history.
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