AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMigration Rescue in Mauritania: Mauritania’s coastguard rescued 315 migrants (including 40 children) from an overloaded boat drifting off Nouadhibou, after it set off from The Gambia, with most passengers from Senegal and The Gambia—another reminder of the deadly Atlantic route to Europe. Digital Shift in Mauritania: Mauritania saw internet subscriptions jump 21% in 2024 to over 3.65 million, while outgoing voice traffic fell about 9%, signaling a move toward messaging and data services. Regional Energy & Investment: Senegal’s Petrosen signed a multi-client deal with Viridien to improve offshore subsurface data across the MSGBC basin, aiming to boost exploration decisions and investment appeal. Business & Innovation Support: US-based Derawi Tides, backed by FasterCapital’s launchup program, says it has advanced its Sheikh Zayed Prize application and is coordinating visas and stakeholder engagement for next-stage activity in Mauritania. Trade, Borders & Migration Policy: The EU plans to add funding for Morocco’s border control and migration management after the Ceuta crisis, with an extra €190 million expected by 2027. Civic Space Watch: A new analysis notes Mauritania among countries that improved civic space scores, arguing freer civic space can help transparency and investor confidence.
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