AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate & Food Security: The UN’s WMO says El Niño is strengthening fast, with heatwaves, floods and droughts expected to hit Kenya, Uganda and Somalia among others—raising fears of another major food and health shock. Clean Energy: Ethiopia’s Aysha 300MW wind project just cleared a major funding step with $110m approved by the AfDB and partners, aiming to expand the Somali Region’s power supply near the Djibouti border. Somalia Tech & Research: Somali National University launched the Somali National Artificial Intelligence Centre, a new push for local AI capacity. Digital Trust: East Africa’s EAC is working on cross-border e-commerce rules to make online shopping safer and more reliable across the region. Public Health: A measles case tied to travel to Somalia shows how vaccine gaps can quickly turn into severe outbreaks. Security & Tech Use: Reports say jihadists are using AI to gain an edge, while the US military continues expanding AI-enabled operations. Regional Trade Risk: Analysts warn the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could become a bigger flashpoint for global shipping, with knock-on effects for the Horn of Africa.
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