AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMigration Rescue: Mauritania’s coastguard rescued 110 West African migrants off Nouakchott after their boat’s engine broke down, including 12 women and three children, as irregular Atlantic crossings continue despite tighter European controls. Energy & Industry: Aura Energy says it is targeting a final investment decision for its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania by end-2026, after signing an MoU with a major international nuclear utility and advancing its feasibility work. Regional Security: Reports say Russia’s “Air Wagner” network has used Algerian air bases for logistics linked to sanctions evasion, with Algeria receiving Russian fighter deliveries. Economic Risk: UNCTAD warns that Strait of Hormuz disruptions could push up oil import costs for vulnerable economies by over $20 billion a year, raising fuel inflation pressures that also hit Mauritania. Public Health: CEPI plans about $60 million for Moderna and partners to accelerate an Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine as outbreaks in eastern DR Congo continue amid security challenges. Education & Tech: Nigeria’s federal government handed ICT equipment to 15 colleges of education across six zones, including Mauritania mentioned in the regional project coverage.
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