AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Tariffs & Forced Labour: The U.S. has imposed a 12.5% tariff on Australian imports over forced-labour concerns, with 10% reserved for countries showing “some effort” to stamp it out—setting up a fresh round of trade friction. Sham Tariffs Watch: A separate report warns the next U.S. tariff wave could use “forced labour” as legal cover as older duties expire. West Africa Energy Deal: ECOWAS leaders signed the Intergovernmental Agreement for the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a ~$25bn, ~6,900km project to move up to 30 bcm/year from Nigeria through 13 countries (including Mauritania) to Morocco and onward to Europe. Germany–Nigeria Business Push: German FM Johann Wadephul, after a stop in Mauritania, urged deeper trade and investment with Nigeria—highlighting energy security, renewables, and tech/startups. Mauritania Migration Tragedy: UNHCR says nearly 150 migrants died or went missing after boats sank off Mauritania while heading for Europe, underscoring the deadly Atlantic smuggling route. Digital Health Policy Shift: A new review shows African countries moving from old eHealth plans to more integrated, often statutory digital health strategies. Travel Rules: Lebanon expanded visa-on-arrival for 13 African countries, including Mauritania, but with strict proof-of-funds and onward-travel checks.
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