AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI for Somalia: Somali National University launched the Somali National Artificial Intelligence Centre (SNAIC) to drive AI research, training, innovation, and policy—targeting practical work in education, healthcare, agriculture, governance, and digital transformation. Climate & health risk: Kenya may receive up to Sh13bn from a UN El Niño emergency fund to boost resilience ahead of heavy rains, with Somalia also listed among high-risk climate-shock countries. Public health warning: A measles case tied to travel to Somalia shows how vaccine gaps and misinformation can lead to severe illness, including ICU-level complications. Tech-enabled commerce: Reuters reports how African shoppers are using satellite-style logistics and mobile money through package-forwarding services to buy from global brands despite address and banking barriers. Aviation & conflict links: A Reuters investigation says aircraft tied to a former US special forces veteran flew routes connecting Somalia’s Bosaso with Sudan and Libya hubs used by the RSF. Somalia governance pressure: Analysts warn Somalia’s electoral and constitutional reforms need a sequenced transition to reduce elite-driven instability. Security tech training: Africom plans a Morocco center for counterterrorism training and technology testing, including drones and emerging systems.
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