AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Deal: Saudi ACWA has signed a PPP and power purchase agreement to build Mauritania’s first large-scale gas-fired independent power plant, the 230MW N’Diago CCGT, using gas from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim field. Digital Sovereignty: Mauritania launched its first national cloud platform to host government data and services locally, aiming to boost cybersecurity and keep public services running. Energy Cooperation: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on energy projects, including oil and gas, power plant engineering, renewables like wind, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Regional Diplomacy: Libya and Mauritania moved to review and activate their bilateral agreements through a new technical committee. Finance & Trade: Central banks and infrastructure providers across Africa backed interoperable payment systems to cut cross-border transaction costs, with Mauritania among participants. Sahara Talks: The UN’s Western Sahara envoy consultations continue, with Mauritania and others involved as the UN pushes a new round of negotiations under UNSC Resolution 2797. Youth Football: CAF named Mauritania’s Oumou Souleymane Kane as match commissioner for Senegal vs Ghana in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier.
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