AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS Immigration Crackdown: The US DHS confirmed deportations of 355 West Africans, including 110 Nigerians, with names and photos released under its “West Africa Operations Watch” programme. Mauritania Coast Guard Rescues: In the same period, Mauritania’s coast guard rescued 911 migrants over five days, including 181 Gambians, with 110 people saved after a boat engine failure off Nouakchott. US Forced-Labour Tariffs: Washington proposed a 12.5% tariff on exports from eight African countries—among them Mauritania—citing weak enforcement against forced-labour goods; the plan is open for public comment. Sahel Humanitarian Alarm: UN OCHA warns 24 million people across the Sahel need aid as violence, displacement and climate shocks worsen, with funding at its lowest in a decade. Health Cooperation: Egypt and Mauritania discussed expanding healthcare ties, including medical training and pharmaceutical collaboration. Ebola Funding: CEPI pledged about $60m to speed Ebola vaccine work for the Bundibugyo strain in eastern DRC. Energy & Trade Risks: UNCTAD says Strait of Hormuz disruptions could sharply raise oil import bills for vulnerable economies, including Mauritania. Uranium Push: Aura Energy targets a year-end final investment decision for Mauritania’s Tiris uranium project after advancing its funding pathway.
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