AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Social Protection: A four-day World Bank-backed workshop in Lomé is pushing interoperable, digital payments for social benefits across 10 West and Central African countries, including Mauritania, with a focus on financial inclusion and better welfare delivery. Border Reality Check: The EU’s 2026 Schengen report points to fewer irregular crossings (down 26% in 2025) and fewer Frontex detections early in 2026, but warns smuggling risks persist on key Mediterranean routes. Maritime Push: Nigeria is using PMAWCA’s Lagos session to renew its bid to become a regional maritime hub, stressing port expansion and digitalization. Mauritania in the Mix: Indoco Remedies has completed a business transfer of its ophthalmic division to Sunways, covering multiple African markets including Mauritania. Trade Routes Shift: With Hormuz tensions rerouting shipping, West Africa is seeing more demand for bunkering and repairs, and Minerva Bunkering is expanding in Mauritania (Nouadhibou, Nouakchott). Connectivity Upgrade: Via Africa’s Atlantic subsea cable consortium has signed an MoU to boost Europe–Africa resilience, with Mauritania listed among landing points.
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