AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMauritania–OPEC Fund Financing: Mauritania signed two OPEC Fund for International Development deals totaling $195mn, including a 2026–2029 country partnership (up to $180mn) aimed at climate-resilient infrastructure, food security and value-chain support. Energy & Regional Power Trade: The AfDB advanced the 225 kV Mauritania–Mali power interconnection, signing project implementation contracts tied to the Desert to Power push for large-scale solar and wider electricity access across the Sahel. Justice Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation between justice and law-enforcement bodies on cross-border threats like terrorism, cybercrime, trafficking and money laundering. Trade Corridor Security: The U.S. made its first publicly announced visit to El Guerguerat to discuss border security, counter-narcotics and human trafficking—an important overland route linking Morocco, Mauritania and West Africa’s markets. Regional Diplomacy: Oman’s foreign minister held calls with Mauritania and others on safeguarding maritime routes and regional stability, including the Strait of Hormuz and trade/energy flows. Humanitarian & Migration Education: A Nouadhibou educational center supported by local partners is helping migrant children access schooling in French, Arabic and math, offering a safer alternative to irregular migration.
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