AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMauritania–Libya Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Taher al-Baour met Mauritania’s Mohamed willed Merzoug in Libya to push political and economic cooperation, activate prior agreements, and prepare a Libyan–Mauritanian Joint Higher Committee. Uranium & Finance: Aura Energy says it is negotiating with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation for up to $170m to back Mauritania’s Tiris uranium project, with feasibility work due in Sept and a possible final investment decision by year-end. Energy Cooperation: Russia’s deputy energy minister told Mauritania it can access Russian energy technologies to build “technological sovereignty,” alongside plans for training and a possible business mission. Electricity Access Tracking: AfDB launched Mission 300’s public progress tracker (MapAfrica), listing Mauritania among priority countries for grid and decentralized solar projects. Trade Risk for Mauritania: The U.S. proposes a 12.5% tariff on exports from Mauritania (and seven other African economies) over forced-labour compliance gaps—still under review. Health Cooperation: Egypt and Mauritania discussed expanding medical training, pharmaceuticals, preventive healthcare, and medical tourism ties. Regional Context: UN warns the Strait of Hormuz disruption is driving higher energy and aid costs, hitting vulnerable economies hard.
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