AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSomalia–Security Diplomacy: Somalia’s defence minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met Pakistan’s top commanders in Rawalpindi, with both sides pledging deeper military-to-military ties and capacity-building to tackle shared security threats. Somalia–Regional Military Coordination: Somalia’s army chief Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud received Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda delegations after AUSSOM commanders’ talks, stressing closer defence cooperation against militant groups. Somalia–Identity & Travel Documents: Somalia’s Council of Ministers reviewed progress on a new third-generation polycarbonate e-passport, including steps to halt changes to passport personal data and improve travel document security. Puntland–Federal Tensions: Puntland’s cabinet ordered legal action against people accused of undermining its security and state institutions, while also restricting movement of armed vehicles outside Puntland’s security structures. Red Sea Maritime Security: Saudi Arabia appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah Al-Shehri to lead its Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition, aimed at protecting navigation through Bab al-Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden, with Somalia among founding backers. Gaza Troop Debate (Uganda): Uganda’s parliament approved a possible UPDF deployment to Gaza under a US-backed International Stabilisation Force, after a heated debate over the legal framework and operational terms.
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