AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFuel Subsidy Relief: Mauritania will keep the fuel oil subsidy at 70 MRO per litre, costing about 3.15 billion old ouguiyas monthly, to cushion cost-of-living pressure; fuel prices also stay unchanged this month. Power & Investment: ACWA signed a PPP and power purchase agreement for the 230 MW N’Diago gas-fired CCGT plant in Mauritania, set to use domestic GTA gas and mark the country’s first large-scale gas IPP. Digital Sovereignty: Mauritania launched its first national cloud platform to host government data and services locally, aiming to boost cybersecurity and continuity of public services. Cross-Border Payments: Central banks and infrastructure providers agreed interoperable payment systems are key to boosting intra-African trade, with Mauritania among participants pushing standards and local-currency settlement. Education for Jobs: MBRGI and The Digital School plan a three-year digital learning push for 500,000+ people across Mauritania and five other African countries, including teacher training and job-ready skills. Energy Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on oil, gas, power and renewables, including cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Regional Trade Risk: Mali temporarily blocked Moroccan trucks as attacks threaten the Bamako supply route, raising logistics and security concerns for cross-border freight.
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