AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMauritania Macroeconomy: The Central Bank of Mauritania says GDP grew 4% in 2025, inflation averaged 1.6%, and the trade deficit narrowed sharply as natural gas exports from the GTA project began (exports up to nearly $4.3bn; reserves up to $2.21bn). EU Migration Policy: Italy is pushing EU-funded “Albania-model” return hubs outside the bloc, with a preliminary host list that includes Mauritania and other African states, at an emergency meeting after the Ceuta crisis and Schengen tensions. US Visa Rules for Africans: The US made its visa bond programme permanent from Aug 3, with refundable deposits up to $20,000 for selected B1/B2 business and tourist applicants; Mauritania is among the countries named, alongside Nigeria and others. Digital Economy Cooperation: Oman’s chamber (OCCI) is in Mauritania to expand cooperation on digital transformation and AI, aiming to help Omani firms enter regional markets. Energy & Business: Kosmos Energy reported Q2 2026 results, including net income of $185m and continued LNG output from GTA, alongside updates on Jubilee wells and asset sales.
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