AGP Executive Report

Green Hydrogen Deal: Mauritania and CWP Global signed a comprehensive agreement to advance the “Aman” green hydrogen project, setting the contractual and financial framework for later phases; the project targets about 1.2m tons of green hydrogen and 6.6m tons of green ammonia annually, with plans to boost fertiliser, low-emission fuels, green steel and local processing of iron ore. World Bank Financing: The Minister of Economy signed three World Bank agreements totaling $67.3m to support the Enaya Expanded health system project, aiming to expand reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services and emergency response capacity. IMF Talks: Mauritania’s Finance Minister met an IMF delegation to review ongoing economic reforms and the country’s macroeconomic outlook. Energy & Industry Cooperation: Mauritania’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum also signed the Aman agreement in Nouakchott, while separate diplomacy highlights Morocco–Mauritania business cooperation and industrial value-chain links. Trade Logistics Pressure: Moroccan freight operators report renewed delays at the Rosso border crossing with Mauritania/Senegal, alleging priority treatment for local trucks and pushing drivers toward riskier routes. Regional Health Data: Africa CDC and AU states, including Mauritania, advanced a harmonised behavioural intelligence and infodemic management framework to improve public health decision-making. Migration & Labour Reality: A US DHS update lists 12 Mauritanians among Africans facing deportation, underscoring ongoing immigration enforcement that can affect labour and remittances.

Green Hydrogen Deal: Mauritania and CWP Global signed a comprehensive agreement to advance the Aman green hydrogen project, setting the contractual and financial framework for later phases; the project targets about 1.2m tonnes of green hydrogen and 6.6m tonnes of green ammonia annually, with plans to spur fertiliser, low-emission fuels, green steel and deeper local processing. World Bank Financing: The Economy Ministry signed three World Bank agreements worth $67.3m to support the Enaya Expanded health system, aiming to boost access to maternal and child health services and emergency response capacity. IMF Talks: Mauritania’s Finance Minister met an IMF delegation to review economic reforms and the macro outlook. Energy Operations: The Energy Ministry said gas production at the Turtle Ahmeyim GTA field is continuing normally after a leak incident, with containment work completed and coordination with BP and Senegal ongoing. Trade & Transport: Moroccan freight operators report renewed delays at the Rosso border crossing with Mauritania and Senegal, alleging priority treatment for local trucks and pushing drivers toward riskier routes. Regional Development: A high-level forum on pastoralism “Nouakchott+10” kicked off, focusing on boosting the economic role of pastoralism and regional cooperation.

Green Hydrogen Deal: Mauritania and CWP Global signed a comprehensive agreement to advance the “Aman” green hydrogen project, setting the contractual and financial framework for later phases; the project targets about 1.2m tonnes of green hydrogen and 6.6m tonnes of green ammonia annually, with knock-on plans for fertiliser, low-emission fuels, green steel and deeper processing of local iron ore. Energy & Gas Operations: The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum said gas production continues normally after a leak at the Turtle Ahmeyim GTA gas field, detailing the containment work and coordination with operator BP and Senegal. World Bank Financing: The Minister of Economy signed three World Bank agreements worth $67.3m to support expanded health system services (Enaya Expanded), including maternal and child health and emergency response capacity. IMF Reform Talks: Mauritania’s Finance Minister met an IMF delegation to review ongoing economic reforms and the macro outlook. Development Finance for Jobs: Mauritania and the IDB signed a €36m financing deal to improve vocational training and youth employment. Business & Industry Cooperation: Morocco and Mauritania discussed ways to boost economic and industrial cooperation, including Mauritania’s participation as guest of honour at Morocco’s SISTEP trade fair and plans to strengthen value chains in mining and energy. Labour & Social Dialogue: Mauritania’s Public Service and Labour Minister met the ILO on activating dialogue and collective bargaining bodies and building a national decent work programme. Human Rights & Youth Support: The NHRC chair met the employers’ union on the Family Building Charter aimed at supporting young people and protecting social and economic rights. Regional Food Security Push: The Arab Organization for Agricultural Development highlighted Mauritania’s potential to strengthen food security and move toward self-sufficiency, citing cooperation with agriculture, livestock and fisheries ministries. Sahel Pastoralism Forum: The “Nouakchott+10” high-level forum on pastoralism kicked off, aiming to raise policy thinking and regional cooperation to boost milk self-sufficiency and red meat exports.

Green Hydrogen Deal: Mauritania and CWP Global signed an agreement in Nouakchott to advance the “Aman” green hydrogen project, setting the contractual and financial framework for later phases; the project targets about 1.2 million tonnes of green hydrogen and 6.6 million tonnes of green ammonia annually, with knock-on plans for fertiliser, low-emission fuels, green steel and deeper local processing of iron ore. World Bank Financing: Mauritania’s Economy Minister signed three World Bank agreements worth $67.3m (grants and a loan) to support the Enaya Expanded health system project, aiming to boost access to maternal and child health services and emergency response capacity. IMF Talks: The Finance Minister met an IMF delegation in Nouakchott to review ongoing economic reforms and the macro outlook. AfDB Engagement: The Economic Affairs Minister received the AfDB President, while earlier meetings highlighted AfDB support and discussions with the IMF on strengthening Mauritania’s economy. Labour & Social Dialogue: The Public Service and Labour Minister met the ILO on Geneva to push national decent work priorities, including dialogue and collective bargaining mechanisms and labour inspection capacity. Nouakchott+10 Pastoralism Forum: A high-level forum on pastoralism, “Nouakchott+10,” opened with a focus on boosting milk self-sufficiency, red meat exports and regional value chains. Energy Operations: The Energy and Petroleum Ministry said gas production continues normally after a leak at the Turtle Ahmeyim GTA gas field, with containment work completed and teams coordinating with BP. Business & Trade Links: Morocco and Mauritania discussed ways to deepen cooperation between economic actors, including Mauritania’s participation as guest of honour at Morocco’s SISTEP industrial technologies fair.

Green Hydrogen Deal: Mauritania signed a landmark agreement for the “Aman” Green Hydrogen Project with CWP Global, targeting about 1.2m tonnes of green hydrogen and 6.6m tonnes of green ammonia annually, with plans to feed fertilizer, clean fuel, green steel and local iron-ore processing. World Bank Health Financing: The Economy Ministry signed three World Bank financing agreements totaling $67.3m for the Enaya Expanded health system support project, aimed at boosting maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services and emergency response capacity. IMF Talks: Mauritania’s Finance Minister met an IMF delegation to review ongoing reforms and the country’s macroeconomic outlook. AfDB Engagement: The AfDB President met Mauritania’s President and discussed further support, including agriculture and opportunities with the IMF/AfDB to strengthen the economy. Energy Operations Update: The Energy and Petroleum Ministry said gas production continues normally after a leak at the Turtle Ahmeyim GTA gas field, detailing containment work and coordination with BP and Senegal. Skills & Jobs Funding: Mauritania and the Islamic Development Bank signed a €36m financing deal to improve vocational training and youth employment. Industrial Cooperation: Morocco and Mauritania reviewed ways to deepen economic and industrial cooperation, including Mauritania’s participation as guest of honor at SISTEP in Casablanca. Regional Pastoralism Forum: “Nouakchott+10” kicked off as a high-level forum to advance pastoralism’s economic contribution and regional cooperation. Port Growth in the Region: Conakry Terminal (Guinea) set a target of over 1m containers annually by 2029-2030, reflecting wider West African logistics momentum. Business & Society: The National Human Rights Commission met employers’ leaders on a “Family Building Charter” focused on protecting citizens’ social and economic rights.

World Bank Financing: Mauritania’s Minister of Economy signed three World Bank deals totaling $67.3m to support the Enaya Expanded health system project, targeting reproductive and maternal care plus faster emergency response. IMF Reform Talks: The Finance Minister met an IMF delegation to review ongoing economic reforms and the macro outlook. Green Hydrogen Push: Mauritania signed an agreement in Nouakchott with CWP Global to launch the “Aman” Green Hydrogen Project, aiming at 1.2m tonnes of green hydrogen and 6.6m tonnes of green ammonia annually, with plans to spur fertiliser, clean fuel, and new industries. Energy Operations: The Energy and Petroleum Ministry said gas production at the Turtle Ahmeyim field is continuing normally after a leak response and containment work. Private Sector & Industry Links: Morocco and Mauritania’s business leadership discussed boosting economic and industrial cooperation, including Mauritania’s participation in Morocco’s SISTEP trade fair. Regional Health Intelligence: Africa CDC advanced a continental framework to harmonise behavioural intelligence and infodemic management, with Mauritania among participating countries. Skills & Jobs Funding: IDB signed a €36m financing agreement for vocational training and youth employment. Education Capacity Build: UAE announced a new Nouakchott university for scientific disciplines (capacity 1,500), including oil & gas and engineering fields. Migration Pressure (Global Context): AP analysis highlights how millions of migrants released in the US reshaped smaller cities—relevant to regional labour and migration debates.

World Bank Financing: Mauritania’s Minister of Economy signed three World Bank agreements worth $67.3m (health system support “Enaya Expanded”), targeting better maternal, newborn and child health services and faster emergency response. Development Finance: The IMF met Mauritania’s Finance Minister in Nouakchott to review reforms and the macro outlook, while the EU approved €9.5m budget support for education and health under SCAPP. Green Industry Push: The Energy Ministry signed an agreement with CWP Global for the “Aman” green hydrogen project, aiming at 1.2m tonnes of green hydrogen and 6.6m tonnes of green ammonia annually, with knock-on benefits for fertilizers, clean fuel and jobs. Local Rights & Jobs: The NHRC met employers’ leaders on a “Family Building Charter” to back young people and protect social and economic rights. Pastoralism Forum: “Nouakchott+10” opened to boost regional pastoralism development, including milk self-sufficiency and red meat export goals. Energy Operations: Authorities confirmed gas production continues normally after a leak at the Turtle Ahmeyim GTA field, with containment work completed and monitoring ongoing. Humanitarian & Migration: Reports highlight growing displacement from Mali into Mauritania, with UNHCR figures showing 290,000 registered Malian refugees in Hodh Ech-Chargui. Regional Health Data: Africa CDC and AU states, including Mauritania, advanced a harmonised behavioural intelligence framework to improve public health decision-making.

World Bank Financing: Mauritania’s Economy Minister Abdessalam Ould Mohamed Saleh signed three World Bank deals worth $67.3m (grants plus a loan) to support the Enaya Expanded health system, boosting maternal, reproductive and emergency response services. IMF Reform Talks: The Finance Minister met an IMF delegation to review ongoing economic reforms and the macro outlook, while separate IMF-related reporting shows repayments have helped trim Africa’s outstanding IMF credit slightly. AfDB Engagement: Mauritania’s President and the Economy Minister met AfDB leadership, with AfDB praising Mauritania’s debt handling and discussing further development financing. Green Hydrogen Push: The Energy Ministry signed an agreement with CWP Global for the “Aman” Green Hydrogen Project in Nouakchott, targeting 1.2m tonnes of hydrogen and 6.6m tonnes of ammonia annually and linking the plan to fertilizers, clean fuel and jobs. EU Budget Support: The EU approved €9.5m budget support for SCAPP reforms in education and health, tied to service quality and access. Skills and Youth Jobs: Mauritania and the IDB signed a €36m financing package to expand vocational training and youth employment. Energy Operations Update: Authorities confirmed gas production continues normally after a leak at the Turtle Ahmeyim GTA field, following containment work with operator BP. Green Skills Infrastructure: The UAE announced continued efforts to build a new university of scientific disciplines in Nouakchott (capacity 1,500 students) to feed local engineering and oil & gas talent. Pastoralism Forum “Nouakchott+10”: A high-level Sahel forum opened to accelerate pastoralism’s economic contribution, including milk self-sufficiency and red meat exports. Human Rights & Business: The NHRC met employers’ leaders on a “Family Building Charter” aimed at protecting social and economic rights for young people.

Green Hydrogen Deal: Mauritania signed a landmark agreement in Nouakchott with CWP Global to develop the “Aman” Green Hydrogen Project, targeting about 1.2m tonnes of green hydrogen and 6.6m tonnes of green ammonia annually, with knock-on plans for fertilizer, clean fuel, green steel and jobs by 2035. IMF Reform Talks: The Finance Minister met an IMF delegation to review cooperation, ongoing economic reforms and the country’s macro outlook. EU Budget Support: The EU approved €9.5m in budget support for Mauritania’s SCAPP, aimed at education and health sector reforms to improve access and quality. Vocational Training Financing: Mauritania and the Islamic Development Bank signed a €36m financing deal to boost vocational training and youth employment. Energy Operations Update: The Ministry of Energy confirmed gas production continues normally after a leak at the Turtle Ahmeyim GTA field, detailing containment work and coordination with BP and Senegal. Labour & Social Dialogue: The Public Service and Labour Minister met the ILO on activating dialogue and collective bargaining bodies and building a national decent work program. Public Health Coordination: Africa CDC and AU member states advanced a harmonised Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, with Mauritania among participating countries. Regional Urban Development: Nouakchott’s regional president took part in the first African Urban Forum in Addis Ababa, focusing on local powers, financing and economic transformation amid climate-driven service pressures.

IMF Talks in Nouakchott: Mauritania’s Finance Minister Codioro Moussa N’Guenore met an IMF delegation to review economic reforms and the macro outlook. EU Budget Support: The EU approved €9.5m budget support for Mauritania’s SCAPP, targeting education and health sector reforms. Islamic Development Bank Financing: Mauritania and the IDB signed a €36m deal to boost vocational training and youth employment, while the Finance Minister also backed a new IDB concessional window for the poorest members. Energy & Gas Operations: The Ministry of Energy confirmed gas production continues normally after a leak at the Turtle Ahmeyim GTA field, detailing containment work and coordination with Senegal’s authorities. Skills for Industry: The UAE announced a new Nouakchott university for scientific disciplines (engineering plus oil & gas), aiming to supply the local labor market with technical talent. Jobs & Decent Work: Mauritania’s Public Service and Labour Minister met the ILO in Geneva on dialogue, collective bargaining, and a national decent work program. Agriculture Push: The Prime Minister chaired preparations for a vegetable farming campaign, including input tax exemptions and plans to tackle marketing, storage, and infrastructure gaps. Urban Development: Nouakchott’s regional president joined the AU’s first African Urban Forum in Addis Ababa, focusing on climate-driven service strain and local financing. Construction Supply: Cement production in Mauritania returned to normal after electricity disruptions, with prices reported stable. Regional Humanitarian Impact: Amnesty and UNHCR figures highlight how Mali’s conflict has driven about 290,000 registered refugees into Mauritania’s Hodh Ech-Chargui. Next Big Energy Meeting: The Africa Gas & LNG Summit heads to Maputo on 11–13 Nov 2026, spotlighting investment and local value across African gas projects, including Mauritania’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim.

EU Budget Support: The EU approved €9.5m in budget support for Mauritania to back education and health reforms under SCAPP, with officials pointing to progress on public finance transparency. Development Finance: Mauritania also signed a €2m KfW endowment agreement tied to the Banc d’Arguin Trust Fund, aimed at supporting biodiversity protection and related infrastructure. Economic Diplomacy: The Minister of Economy met a USAID deputy administrator to discuss development priorities and ways to draw in US private investment. Local Growth & Food Security: The Prime Minister chaired preparations for a vegetable farming campaign, stressing tax relief on inputs and tackling marketing, storage, and basic services like water, electricity, and roads. Mining & Critical Minerals: Raminvest Holding advanced gold exploration at the Wompou project in Mauritania after sampling up to 50.14 g/t, moving toward targeted drilling. Energy & Industry Stability: Mauritania’s cement plants returned to normal production after electricity disruptions, with authorities saying stocks are sufficient and prices stable. Humanitarian Pressure: Amnesty and UNHCR report continued displacement from Mali into Mauritania, with 290,000 Malian refugees registered in Hodh Ech-Chargui by July 2026.

Uranium & Mining: Aura Energy’s Tiris project is framed as a potential new pillar for Mauritania’s mining economy, with mining already at 17% of GDP and dominating exports. EU Budget Support: The EU approved €9.5m in budget support for Mauritania’s SCAPP, targeting education and health reforms and public finance transparency. Development Finance: KfW signed a €2m endowment agreement tied to the Banc d’Arguin Trust Fund, lifting KfW donations to €17.8m for biodiversity protection and related infrastructure. Investment Talks: The Economy Minister met USAID’s Africa deputy administrator, with a focus on development priorities and attracting US private-sector investment. Energy & Gas Outlook: Coverage highlights Africa’s gas push, including the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project in the regional conversation around turning gas into broader economic value. Urban Growth: Nouakchott’s regional president used the African Urban Forum to stress climate-driven service gaps and the need for stronger local community powers and financing. Agriculture & Food Security: The Prime Minister chaired preparations for a vegetable farming campaign, citing tax breaks for inputs and plans to tackle marketing, storage, and basic infrastructure. Cement Supply: Mauritania’s cement production reportedly returned to normal after electricity disruptions, with stable prices and sufficient stocks. Gold Exploration: Raminvest Holding advanced gold drilling planning at Wompou after assays up to 50.14 g/t. Migration Pressure: Amnesty and UNHCR figures underline the scale of Mali-to-Mauritania displacement, with armed groups accused of abuses and looting.

Mauritania Energy & Industry: Mauritania’s cement production is back to normal after weeks of electricity disruptions, with the Mines and Industry Ministry saying stocks are sufficient and prices remain stable. Gold & Mining: Raminvest Holding says it is moving Wompou Gold Project in Mauritania into drilling after sampling returned up to 50.14 g/t gold and defined six priority drill targets (T-01 to T-06). Agriculture & Food Security: The Prime Minister chaired preparations for Mauritania’s vegetable farming campaign, stressing food sovereignty and tackling marketing, pricing, storage, and key infrastructure gaps like electricity, water, and roads. Regional Trade & Logistics: Guinea’s Conakry Terminal appointed Édouard Leno as Managing Director, aiming to boost performance and strengthen West African trade competitiveness. Public Health & Data: Africa CDC and AU member states advanced a behavioural intelligence and infodemic management framework, with Mauritania among participating countries. Energy Investment Outlook: Senegal announced a major licensing push, putting 109 of 113 oil and gas blocks up for grabs—an important signal for the wider Sahel energy market. Maritime Security: MARSEC warned that disruptions in the Gulf of Guinea could rise as naval resources shift east, while smuggling pressures continue around Senegal and Mauritania.

Public Health Intelligence: Africa CDC and AU member states, including Mauritania, advanced a Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework to harmonize how countries use community and information-environment signals for faster public-health decisions. Cement Supply Stability: Mauritania’s cement plants returned to normal output after weeks of electricity disruptions; the Ministry says stocks are sufficient and prices remain stable. Gold Exploration Push: Raminvest Holding outlined the next drilling phase at Mauritania’s Wompou gold project after sampling up to 50.14 g/t and defining six priority targets (T-01 to T-06). Energy Diplomacy: Mauritania’s Oil, Mines and Energy Minister met Belgian and EU officials to discuss hydrogen and green minerals, including using Belgium as an entry point for Mauritanian hydrogen and support for electricity and green-hydrogen regulation. Trade & Ports: Conakry Terminal appointed Édouard Leno as Managing Director, aiming to boost container handling and competitiveness across West Africa. Maritime Security: MARSEC warned that disruptions in regional naval focus could create a Gulf of Guinea security vacuum, while noting large-scale migrant interceptions off Senegal and Mauritania.

Mauritania Mining & Investment: Raminvest Holding says it is moving Wompou Gold Project in Mauritania into drilling after sampling returned assays up to 50.14 g/t and it defined six priority drill targets (T-01 to T-06), with field verification and regulatory approvals next. Energy Transition & Hydrogen: Mauritania’s oil, mines and energy minister met Belgium and EU officials to push cooperation on hydrogen and green minerals, including EU support for electricity reforms and a regulatory framework for electricity and green hydrogen. Finance & Development: Mauritania’s economy minister met the World Bank resident representative to discuss ways to deepen cooperation on economic development. Regional Energy Outlook: Senegal announced it will put 109 of its 113 oil and gas blocks up for grabs, aiming to attract local and international capital as production ramps up. Maritime Security & Trade Costs: West African maritime authorities warned that shifts in naval focus and rising piracy risk could create a security vacuum in the Gulf of Guinea, with knock-on effects for freight costs and fuel prices. Port Management: Conakry Terminal appointed Édouard Leno as managing director to drive a container-handling expansion and boost trade competitiveness.

Mauritania Energy & Investment: Raminvest Holding says it is moving Wompou Gold Project in Mauritania into drilling after sampling returned up to 50.14 g/t gold and defined six first-pass targets (T-01 to T-06), with next steps including field verification and targeted drilling pending approvals. Oil & Gas Policy (Senegal, regional signal): Senegal’s energy minister announced a major licensing push: 109 of 113 oil and gas blocks will be put up for grabs, aiming to build local capacity as production ramps up. Power & Hydrogen (Mauritania-EU angle): Mauritania’s oil minister met Belgian and EU officials to discuss a just energy transition, including hydrogen and green minerals, and highlighted EU support for electricity and green-hydrogen regulatory work. Ports & Trade (Guinea, regional logistics): Conakry Terminal appointed Édouard Leno as managing director, targeting a scale-up to one million containers handled and stronger West African trade competitiveness. Maritime Security (West Africa): MARSEC warned that disruptions tied to Somali piracy and migration flows could create a security vacuum in the Gulf of Guinea, raising risks for trade and maritime safety. Climate & Business Risk: A Copernicus-based AFP analysis reports the hottest June–August on record for 1.3 billion people, underscoring rising climate pressure on economies and supply chains.