AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPower and Government: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani reappointed Prime Minister Mokhtar Ould Djay hours after his government resigned over August’s substation fires. An inquiry blamed faulty imported connectors and cited failures in prevention, supervision and emergency response, putting electricity infrastructure and oversight under scrutiny. Agricultural Investment: UAE-based Elite Agro and partners plan to invest $120 million in Mauritania’s 8,900-hectare Aftout/Rosso project, targeting 244,000 tonnes of produce for local markets and exports. Financing: The IMF approved $86.9 million in credit for Mauritania, providing fresh support for the economy. Digital Infrastructure: Mauritania is among six countries connected by a new Algeria–Niger fibre-optic link, designed to expand regional data capacity and connectivity. Land Restoration: A $78 million Great Green Wall programme includes Mauritania among nine countries set to benefit from land restoration and livelihood projects.
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