AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUranium Investment Push (Mauritania): Aura Energy says it is on track for a final investment decision by end-2026 for its Tiris uranium project after signing an MoU with a “major” international nuclear utility, with a bankable feasibility study due in September and funding options including potential cornerstone equity and project debt discussions. Energy Costs & Trade Risk (Regional): UNCTAD warns that Strait of Hormuz disruptions could add over $20bn a year to oil import bills for vulnerable economies, with Mauritania flagged as highly exposed to higher prices. Maritime Migration Pressure (Mauritania): New rescues off Mauritania’s Atlantic coast involved 911 migrants, including 181 Gambians, highlighting a persistent, intensifying irregular migration flow tied to limited local opportunities. Sahel Security Spillover (Mali/Region): Fighting around Mali’s Kidal escalates as the FLA and JNIM coordinate against the state, raising fears of wider instability across the Sahel. Health Funding (DRC): CEPI commits about $60m to accelerate Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine development led by Moderna and partners, as the outbreak in eastern DRC remains a public health emergency. US Deportations (West Africa): The US confirms deportation of 355 people from West Africa, including Mauritania (12), as names and photos are released.
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