AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMigration Watch: Algeria and Mauritania said they intercepted or rescued more than 500 irregular migrants trying to reach Europe by sea, as authorities step up coastal checks to disrupt smuggling networks. Diplomacy: Mauritania’s foreign minister, Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, met with Pakistan’s deputy prime minister/foreign minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, reaffirming a “strong and longstanding” Pakistan–Mauritania relationship. Telecom Shift: Mauritania reported a jump in internet subscriptions—up 21% in 2024 to over 3.65 million—while outgoing voice traffic fell, showing users moving toward data and messaging. Regional Security: Mauritania hosted a U.S. Air Force-led airfield safety partnership in Nouakchott, bringing together 10 partner nations to share best practices on flightline safety and environmental hazards. Energy Data Deal: French firm Viridien signed a multi-client subsurface intelligence partnership with Senegal’s Petrosen, aiming to improve exploration data in the MSGBC basin. Digital Connectivity: The week also saw a surge in cross-border migration pressure around Europe’s borders, with new attempts linked to the Ceuta crisis and tougher enforcement on both sides.
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