AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRed Sea Security: Qatar warned that losing Bab el-Mandeb would be “catastrophic,” as Houthis expanded control along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, raising fears for global shipping and oil prices. UN Diplomacy: Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council move to extend an independent Iran sanctions monitoring panel; Pakistan and Somalia abstained, leaving a monitoring gap. Somalia Flood Risk: Somalia stepped up El Niño preparations after heavy rains disrupted Mogadishu services, with disaster officials pushing early warnings and regional coordination. Health Under Strain: MSF urged donors to restore malnutrition treatment in Mudug after inpatient wards hit overcapacity and community services closed, sending children to hospital later and sicker. Politics & Governance: Somali elders in Mogadishu praised Turkey’s long-running support, highlighting humanitarian and infrastructure help since the 2011 famine. Regional Security Cooperation: Somalia and the AU discussed strengthening counter-terrorism measures, while China met Somalia’s defense officials at the Xiangshan Forum.
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