AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMigration Pressure in Focus: EU irregular entries fell 40% in early 2026, but the West African route still matters—Frontex flags a 78% drop tied to preventive steps by Mauritania, Senegal and The Gambia, while warning smugglers can quickly adapt. Mauritania Diplomacy: Mauritania’s President Ghazouani sent a written message to Qatar’s Amir, with talks centered on strengthening bilateral ties. Sahel Climate Push: West and Central African leaders are urging faster, more targeted climate funding as floods and droughts drive displacement. Film Equality Debate: France is calling for responsibility to break the “glass ceiling” for women in film as Cannes highlights slow-but-real progress. Connectivity & Cables: Investors including Orange and Mauritania’s telecom partners back the Via Africa subsea cable plan linking Europe to South Africa with Atlantic landings. Energy & Industry: Senegal’s development agenda keeps moving on a major $7.5bn gas project, while Jordan advances a $1.1bn green ammonia deal.
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