AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOIC Leadership: Mauritania’s Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed was elected new Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah, taking over from Hissein Brahim Taha and pledging to deliver results for the 57-member bloc. Regional Diplomacy: The election was followed by talks involving Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar, with UK officials praising Pakistan’s US-Iran mediation role and leadership in “challenging times.” Migration & Safety: Mauritania’s coast guard rescued 161 migrants off the coast near Amhijrat (Nouakchott area) after a boat engine failure; the group included 17 children and was transferred to a reception center. Energy & Business Continuity: After Nouakchott power disruptions linked to transformer fires, Mauritania’s SOMELEC says Eastern and Northern substations returned to full operation, with support from Morocco and Senegal. Sahel Land Restoration: UNCCD COP17 highlighted major restoration efforts, including a WFP-led Sahel initiative recognized as a World Restoration Flagship—aimed at rebuilding degraded land and strengthening food security across Mauritania and neighbors. Mauritania-EU/Finance Link: Mauritania and Germany signed a €35m deal for vocational training, coastal biodiversity protection, and blue economy development.
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