AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoYuan Push in Africa: China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) is gaining traction as African banks prepare more direct yuan trade and payments, with Libya moving to join and Zambia already collecting taxes in yuan from Chinese mining firms. FIFA Governance Rift: Qatar has challenged the AFC after it joined UEFA and CONCACAF in attacking FIFA President Gianni Infantino, arguing it wasn’t consulted; meanwhile six Arab federations—including Mauritania—publicly reaffirm “full support” for Infantino as the revolt grows. Mauritania in the Spotlight: Mauritania is among the Arab federations backing Infantino, highlighting how African and Arab football politics may shape FIFA’s next leadership vote. Human Rights & Living Standards: A new “price of happiness” analysis puts Mauritania among the lower-income thresholds globally, underscoring how purchasing power limits well-being gains. Energy & Data for Investment: Viridien and Senegal’s PETROSEN signed a multi-client partnership to expand subsurface intelligence across the Mauritania–Senegal region, aiming to attract more petroleum investment.
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