AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAnimal Health & Trade: The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on importing FMD-susceptible animals and several meat products from 23 countries, including Eritrea, citing lab-confirmed foot-and-mouth disease reports shared through WOAH’s network. Climate & Risk: WMO says El Niño odds are now near 100% through February 2027, warning of escalating floods, drought, and extreme heat—bad news for the Horn’s already stretched humanitarian and security systems. Regional Water-Energy Politics: Ethiopia’s GERD plans and dam operations remain a flashpoint, with downstream coordination concerns tied to flooding and future power export hopes. AI Safety: A new push for safer AI is highlighted by gaps in trust and safety teams versus real-world needs in Africa and Asia, where errors can affect health decisions. Education & Skills: The UAE’s International Student Scholarship Programme says it has supported 668 students from seven countries since 2016, with engineering and technology the biggest focus. Maritime Security: A UN-linked message urges merchant ships to avoid firearms for anti-piracy defense, even as piracy risks rise.
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