AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSahel Security Lens: A new analysis says Russia is struggling to gain a foothold in the Sahel, where geography, politics, and entrenched extremist threats keep shifting the battlefield. Diplomacy in Motion: Mauritania’s foreign minister is set to visit Türkiye for talks in Ankara, with trade, investment, fisheries, agriculture, mining, and counterterrorism on the agenda—while Mauritania also continues to coordinate closely with Bahrain on regional positions. Energy & Trade Links: Turkey’s energy regulator reports March natural gas imports up slightly, with LNG deliveries including Mauritania; meanwhile, global shipping is rerouting after Hormuz tensions, boosting West Africa’s bunkering and logistics role—Minerva Bunkering is expanding in Mauritania. Digital & Connectivity: Chinguitel has launched commercial 5G in Mauritania, and a new Atlantic subsea cable plan (Via Africa) aims to add high-capacity links through Mauritania and the region. Carbon Pricing: The World Bank says carbon pricing reached a record $107bn in 2025, with new systems including Mauritania.
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