AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMigration at Sea: Mauritania’s coastguard says it rescued 315 migrants off Nouadhibou, including 191 from Senegal, 123 from The Gambia and one from Mali, with 40 children among them, after a drifting boat left The Gambia. Regional Migration Pressure: Algeria and Mauritania also reported intercepting or rescuing more than 500 irregular migrants bound for Europe in the past week, as authorities step up efforts to disrupt smuggling networks. Energy & Data in MSGBC: Viridien signed a multi-client deal with Senegal’s Petrosen to improve offshore subsurface data across the MSGBC basin, aiming to boost exploration decisions. Digital Shift in Mauritania: Mauritania recorded a 21% jump in internet subscriptions in 2024 to over 3.65 million, while outgoing voice traffic fell as users move toward messaging and data services. Diplomacy: Mauritania’s foreign minister held talks with Egypt’s top diplomat by phone, reaffirming cooperation in energy, mining, fisheries, agriculture and logistics. Sports: Sierra Leone began preparations for WAFU-A U-17 qualifiers in Senegal, drawn in Group A with hosts Senegal, Mauritania and The Gambia.
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