AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS–West Africa Mobility: The US kept full entry bans for Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Sierra Leone, while partial visa restrictions hit Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo—raising scrutiny and extra requirements for travelers. EU Migration Shift: Frontex says irregular EU border crossings fell 37% in the first half of 2026, to just over 49,000 cases, alongside the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. Mauritania Telecom: Mauritania selected three companies to expand satellite internet services after a January tender, with strong domestic and international interest. LNG Market Watch: The IGU’s World LNG Report flags record 2025 LNG trade at 436.98m tonnes (+6.3%) and notes Mauritania/Senegal’s GTA project as a new LNG export source, widening Africa’s gas role. Mali Disruption: Bamako’s water and power returned after sabotage hit a high-voltage line, underscoring how insecurity is straining basic services and trade routes.
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