AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSearch & Rescue: Mauritanian authorities intensified searches for 122 missing irregular migrants after a boat nearly sank off the coast; 37 survivors were rescued and one body recovered, with dozens more still unaccounted for after days at sea. Migration Routes: A separate report says smugglers are shifting to new transit paths toward Europe, including routes involving Mauritania and Senegal before crossings to Spain’s Canary Islands. Visa & Travel Rules: Mauritania opened an online visa application pathway, while confirming visa-free entry for citizens of 11 African countries; Iran also listed Mauritania for 15-day visa-free tourist entry. Economy & Investment: The U.S. and Mauritania signed a framework on critical minerals cooperation, and the IFC pledged up to $15m to expand Nouakchott’s Sheraton hotel and boost business tourism. Inflation Watch: June 2026 saw sharp rises in local commodity prices, pushing overall inflation higher. Regional Links: Morocco and Mauritania reviewed security and migration cooperation in Rabat, while a border congestion issue at Rosso improved after embassy coordination.
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