AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRegional Parliament Diplomacy: Somali Parliament Speaker Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur chaired the 21st EAC Speakers’ Bureau meeting in Arusha, highlighting progress on Somalia’s constitution, laws passed, and security/rule-of-law priorities. Human Rights & UN Engagement: Somalia’s Family and Human Rights Minister met UN human rights officials in Geneva to discuss deeper cooperation and plans for an OHCHR presence in Mogadishu. Economic Reforms: Finance Minister Bihi Iman Egeh met Norway’s ambassador to push financial-system reforms and public financial management support. Galmudug Politics: The Justice and Solidarity Party won big in Galmudug’s court-ordered rerun, taking 67 of 89 seats in the House and 179 of 243 local council seats, with Towfiiq barred from the ballot. Humanitarian Funding: The UN released $160m from its emergency fund for 12 underfunded crises, including $16m for Somalia. Security & Troops: Ethiopia is reportedly preparing to withdraw over 3,000 troops from Somalia amid fighting at home, though Mogadishu says it received no notice. Piracy Aftermath: Pakistan announced compensation and housing for families of three Pakistani sailors killed during the MT Honour 25 rescue; UN and maritime bodies also renewed calls to protect seafarers.
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