AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMining Governance: Mauritania’s Minister of Mines and Industry, Eddi Ould Zeine, says mining permits are for exploitation and value creation—not speculation—after cancelling an exploration permit and approving a new one, alongside reforms to improve regulation and investment procedures. Regional Energy Deal: ECOWAS leaders have signed the Intergovernmental Agreement for the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a ~6,900km corridor aimed at moving up to 30 bcm/year of gas from West Africa to Morocco and onward to Europe, with Mauritania included in the route. Diplomacy & Trade: Germany’s FM Johann Wadephul wrapped up a visit to Nigeria after starting in Mauritania, pushing deeper energy cooperation and business ties, including renewables and tech, as Europe seeks more reliable supply amid Hormuz-linked risks. Migration Tragedy: UNHCR reports nearly 150 deaths or missing people after two boat incidents off Mauritania while migrants tried to reach Europe, underscoring the deadly Atlantic route and ongoing smuggling dangers. Global Investment Watch: UNCTAD data shows China led Africa’s biggest new foreign-backed projects announced in 2025 (about $4.7bn across three major deals), even as total greenfield values fell.
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