AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBaidoa Frontline Update: Somali federal troops pushed opposition forces out of Baidoa after hours of heavy fighting in the city centre, with residents telling Reuters that clashes were the fiercest since March when federal forces seized control; the defence ministry said fighters attacked before dawn using vehicles laden with explosives and that about 30 attackers were killed, while Laftagareen-aligned claims of capturing parts of the city were disputed and Reuters could not independently verify casualty figures. Security & Training: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the graduation of nearly 3,000 soldiers from a Saudi-funded basic training program in Galgadud, framing it as a major step in rebuilding the national army; separately, NISA said joint operations killed eight al-Shabaab militants in Hiran, including senior commanders. Education Reform: Mogadishu hosted a three-day education consultation that agreed on steps to improve school safety and management, expand the school feeding program, and begin recruiting 4,000 teachers for 2026–27. Humanitarian Pressure: A UN humanitarian coordinator visited Las Anod in Sool amid worsening drought and displacement, urging urgent aid as needs rise. US Policy Shock: A US federal judge cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Somalis, raising deportation fears for people who lack another legal basis to stay. ICT Boost: Hormuud Salaam Foundation inaugurated a new ICT lab at Somali National University to expand digital learning.
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