AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWhatsApp Security: Somalia has pressed Meta over WhatsApp’s upcoming username feature, warning it could weaken tracing of scammers, fraud and al-Shabab-linked activity that currently relies on phone-number identification. Maritime Tech & Safety: Somalia called for stronger African naval coordination at the African Maritime Forces Summit in Morocco, focusing on piracy, illegal fishing, maritime terrorism, and how technology can help secure the region’s waters. Regional Cybercrime Training: Eastern African prosecutors met in Nairobi for a coordinated push against crypto crime, training on investigating virtual assets and cross-border financial offences. AI for Somalia’s Future: Somalia’s National University has established a national AI centre in Mogadishu, aiming to grow local research and skills. Climate Stress on Livelihoods: Reports from the Horn highlight extreme heat’s toll on camels, with herders in Ethiopia describing deaths and worsening conditions as temperatures intensify. Health Access in Somalia: UNICEF-linked coverage spotlights low vaccination rates and the challenge of reaching “zero-dose” children in Mogadishu and other hard-to-serve areas.
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