AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCAF backs Infantino: The Confederation of African Football unanimously reconfirmed support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise plan was dropped, with CAF saying FIFA admitted mistakes and apologized over consultation and process. CAF president Patrice Motsepe stressed “governance, due process and transparency” while backing Infantino ahead of the March 2027 re-election. Mauritania in the spotlight: Mauritania-linked football officials are among those publicly supporting Infantino, reflecting how FIFA funding remains important for many African federations. El Niño food risk: The World Food Programme warns El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger by end-2027, with early preparedness ramped up in vulnerable countries including Mauritania. AfCFTA awareness gap: Afrobarometer finds only 13% of Africans have heard of AfCFTA, even as support for easier trade rises to 62%—a mismatch that could slow integration momentum. US visa bond change: The US made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, raising the maximum to $20,000 for applicants from 30 African countries including Mauritania, aiming to curb overstays. Mauritania telecom note: Ookla reports Mauritania has begun 5G rollouts, while regional operators face shifting traffic pressures.
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