AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDesertification Fight: Mauritania has launched a four-day aerial seeding campaign to restore degraded land, targeting 8.7 million hectares across nine regions by dispersing three tons of native, drought-resistant tree seeds from aircraft. Digital Economy Partnerships: Oman and Mauritania signed five MoUs to boost digital transformation, including smart-city and IoT work such as automated water meter reading, plus cooperation on cybersecurity, mapping, and tech training. Engineering Education Link: Morocco is setting up an engineering campus in Nouakchott with EMSI, offering programs in areas like civil and electrical engineering, construction, automation, and intelligent systems to support Mauritania’s higher-education strategy. Energy & LNG Development: Kosmos Energy reported Q2 2026 results, including higher net production (~71,400 boepd), Jubilee well updates, and ongoing Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG output (nine LNG cargos lifted in Q2). Gas for Power at Home: Coverage highlights a wider shift across Africa toward using natural gas for domestic power and industry alongside LNG exports, with Mauritania’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim cited as an early example. Water-Energy Stress: Regional reporting notes mounting tensions as heat, power outages, and water scarcity drive protests across the Arab world, including demonstrations in Nouakchott.
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