AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWest Africa Energy Deal: ECOWAS has signed the intergovernmental agreement backing the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a $25bn, ~6,800–6,900 km corridor meant to move up to 30 bcm/year of gas across 13 countries toward Morocco and Europe, with Mauritania included in the route. US Trade Pressure: The U.S. imposed a 12.5% tariff on Nigeria and seven other African countries, including Mauritania and Morocco, citing weak enforcement against goods linked to forced labour. Mauritania Mining Governance: Mauritania’s mines minister says permits are for exploitation and value creation, not speculation, after cancelling an exploration permit and approving a new one, alongside reforms and a one-stop shop to speed investment. Migration Tragedy Off Mauritania: UNHCR reports nearly 150 migrants dead or missing after two Atlantic crossings near Mauritania, including a boat that drifted for 25 days after running out of fuel. Morocco–Mauritania Connectivity: Morocco’s $1bn Tiznit–Dakhla expressway is operational, improving road links to Mauritania and feeding plans for a Dakhla Atlantic port. Maritime Sanctions Evasion: A report says Iranian and Russian “shadow fleets” use fake websites mimicking African maritime authorities to generate false documents and evade sanctions.
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