AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Tech Cooperation: Russia’s deputy energy minister says it’s ready to share energy technologies with Mauritania to build “joint technological sovereignty,” including help on geological exploration, mining, water management, hydropower, and training for oil and gas specialists. Offshore Oil & Gas: The Gambia signed an Eni deal for offshore Block A1, reopening a deepwater area after past licence exits and aiming to restart seismic and drilling. Power & Renewables Resilience: A new study warns Africa’s regional solar power pools face rising “synchronization risk” under climate change, meaning multiple countries could suffer low-output days at once—raising reliability concerns for grid planning. Mining & Local Industry: Mauritanian artisanal miners’ coalition denies claims that Mauritanian prospectors were targeted in a Morocco drone strike in the disputed Sahara, urging accurate reporting to avoid regional tensions. Electricity Access Tracking: The AfDB launched MapAfrica/“Mission 300” progress tracking, listing active electrification projects across Africa, including Mauritania, with millions already connected. Trade & Skills for Industry: WCO’s EU-backed Rules of Origin Africa programme trained customs origin experts across several countries (including The Gambia and Morocco) to strengthen compliant use of preferential trade agreements. Maritime Economy & Food Security: West Africa stepped up action against illegal fishing, citing major regional losses and pushing coordinated enforcement and community participation.
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