AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPolitical Talks: Somalia’s opposition National Salvation Forum has agreed to resume talks with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, offering a possible opening in a dispute over constitutional changes and the 2027 election framework. Critics say the proposed system could undermine fair competition; earlier negotiations collapsed. Security Transition: Uganda has begun withdrawing bilateral troops and says all its forces, including African Union peacekeepers, will leave by the end of 2027. Reports say Somali forces have taken over bases in Barawe and Shalanbood, while AUSSOM plans to cover four other vacated positions to limit security gaps as al-Shabab remains active. UN Exit: The UN’s political mission has closed after more than three decades, with no successor agreed as Somalia’s electoral dispute remains unresolved. Economic Potential: Somalia produces about 30,000 tonnes of fish annually—just 5% of estimated capacity. Officials say investment in equipment, storage and processing could unlock jobs and export growth. Regional Ties: Somalia and Djibouti signed a parliamentary cooperation pact covering staff training, legal research and institutional development.
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