AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Diplomacy: The African Energy Chamber is sending a delegation to the ARPEL Conference in Buenos Aires (June 1–4) to push a new cross-Atlantic energy corridor, as Africa heads into one of its busiest upstream investment cycles in over a decade. Mauritania–Turkey Ties: Mauritania’s foreign minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug is set to visit Ankara for talks with Türkiye’s Hakan Fidan, with trade, investment, defense cooperation, and Sahel security on the agenda. Regional Security & UN Support: Bahrain and Mauritania reaffirmed close coordination in multilateral diplomacy, including backing related to UN Security Council positions amid regional tensions. Digital & Connectivity: Chinguitel launched Mauritania’s first commercial 5G network, while a new Atlantic subsea cable plan (“Via Africa”) aims to boost resilient bandwidth across West Africa. Humanitarian Policy: UNHCR’s chief said refugees contribute economically and socially when they have housing and freedom of movement—citing inclusive approaches in Chad and Mauritania.
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