AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSudan’s henna under pressure: In River Nile’s Al-Damer, farmers and salon owners say war, water shortages and climate stress are drying out henna shrubs and disrupting exports—once routed from Omdurman, now often via Egypt—threatening a wedding tradition tied to identity and livelihoods. Humanitarian system at risk: UN agencies warn Sudan’s aid network could collapse within weeks, with supplies and funding under strain as hunger and public health needs surge. Mine disaster in West Kordofan: A gold mine collapse near El Nahud (El Zara) has killed at least 80 people, with dozens injured and rescue hampered by limited equipment and slow response. Food security planning: Egypt and Sudan discussed joint agricultural projects on Sudanese land, aiming for strategic crop cooperation with “economically and environmentally sustainable” investment and efficient water use. Regional agrifood push: IGAD ministers endorsed a regional agrifood investment plan and seed policy framework to boost resilient food systems and expand access to climate-smart varieties across member states. UN diplomacy spotlight: As world leaders head to the UN General Assembly, the UN chief again flagged Gaza, Sudan and Lebanon victims, while AI governance and Security Council tensions dominate the agenda.
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