AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoUranium Push: Aura Energy says it’s on track for a final investment decision by end-2026 for its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania, after signing an MoU with a “major” nuclear utility and advancing its feasibility work. Deportation Watch: The U.S. has published names and photos of 355 people to be deported from West Africa, including 12 Mauritanians, as part of a wider crackdown. Energy Shock Risk: UNCTAD warns Strait of Hormuz disruptions could add over $20B a year to oil import bills for vulnerable economies, with knock-on effects for inflation and public finances—Mauritania is flagged among the most exposed. Regional Security: Reports say Russian “Air Wagner” flights have used Algerian air bases to skirt sanctions, underscoring how Algeria can become a staging point for operations across West Africa. Health & Aid: CEPI is backing Moderna and partners with about $60M to accelerate an Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine, as outbreaks continue in eastern DR Congo. Clean Cooking: AfDB launched a clean cooking programme aimed at reaching about one million African households, targeting major health and emissions gains. Ebola Alert in Mauritania: Mauritania has activated a national emergency mechanism amid regional Ebola concerns.
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