AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoUN Support Shift: The US says it will withdraw logistical support for the UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) after 2026, while still not opposing AUSSOM renewal—meaning the AU may need new funding and services to keep operating. Cybersecurity for the Horn: IGAD’s Regional Cyber Drill 2026 wrapped up with calls for stronger cross-border cooperation; plans include an Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) and making the drill annual. Smart Farming Push: FAO opened its first Global Conference on Smart Farming, urging faster adoption of tech that helps farmers produce more with fewer resources amid climate and soil pressures. Digital Identity Updates: ID Tech Digest reports injection attacks are now the main threat to remote identity checks, pushing demand for stronger device-integrity and server-side liveness checks. Somalia Tech & Infrastructure: Somalia’s PM inaugurated development projects in Mogadishu, including a paved road and a new Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources headquarters. Maritime Security Watch: Somali piracy is described as surging again in 2026, with hijackings and ransom demands linked to Red Sea disruptions.
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