AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEl Niño Flood Preparedness: Somalia’s disaster agency (SoDMA) has intensified public warnings in and around Beledweyne, urging residents to clear drainage channels, keep access roads open, and prepare for possible flooding as El Niño conditions build. Disaster Response Leadership: SoDMA chief Mahmoud Moallin Abdulle visited Beledweyne to push early action and assess waterways, highlighting the city’s repeated flood risk along the Shabelle River. Food Systems & Resilience: Somalia is taking part in the Africa Food Systems Forum in Rwanda, with officials stressing the need for reliable data and digital tools to improve disaster management and food security planning. Regional Integration: The AU welcomed Somalia’s ratification of the AfCFTA, framing it as a step toward stronger trade integration and economic opportunity. Security & Environment Link: Somalia’s Defence Minister urged the country not to pay ransoms to pirates, warning that payments fuel more seizures—an issue that can disrupt coastal livelihoods and maritime safety.
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