AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHumanitarian Outreach: Qatar Charity says its 2026 relief push has reached nearly QR236mn across 31 countries, supporting about 5.8mn people, with Somalia, Gaza, Sudan and Yemen among top priorities. Counter-Extremism Online: Somalia’s Ministry of Information says it shut down 82,000 extremist-linked social media pages in 2026, while expanding public awareness using national media, artists and religious scholars. FGM Law Consultations: Somalia held its first in-country East African Legislative Assembly public hearing on an anti-FGM bill, as advocates stress the country lacks a specific national law despite very high prevalence. Regional Religious Governance: Jubaland opposed a federal bill to establish a Somali Ulema Council, arguing religion and social affairs fall under state constitutional powers. Security in Baidoa: South West State says forces repelled an al-Shabaab attack on Baidoa, killing 40+ militants and treating dozens of wounded, including women. Culture & Space: The Pan-African Biennale 2026, curated by Somali-Italian architect Omar Degan, is set to open in Nairobi on 7 September with a focus on African-built-environment storytelling.
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