AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S.-Mauritania Energy Ties: Russia says it’s ready to share energy technologies with Mauritania to build “technological sovereignty,” including training and possible business missions with major firms. Uranium Investment Watch: Aura Energy is pushing ahead on Mauritania’s Tiris uranium project, negotiating up to $170m with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and aiming for a feasibility study in September and a final investment decision by year-end. Electricity Access Tracking: The AfDB launched a public Mission 300 progress tracker (MapAfrica) to monitor grid and mini-grid projects, listing Mauritania among priority countries. Trade Pressure on Exports: 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. Regional Business Environment: Jeune Afrique/The Africa Report’s 2026 Africa Performance Index places Nigeria fifth and Ghana eighth, highlighting governance, influence, and innovation—useful context for investors watching West Africa. Sahel Humanitarian Risk: UN says about 24m people need aid across the Sahel as violence and climate shocks worsen, with funding at a decade low.
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