AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Security: The UN World Food Programme says El Niño is set to worsen hunger in 45 vulnerable countries through 2027, and is ramping up preparedness in eight nations as drought and floods threaten livelihoods. FIFA Politics: African football leaders—including Mauritania’s Ahmed Yhaya—are publicly backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino after he scrapped a controversial plan to sell a stake in future World Cup revenue, ahead of a CAF executive meeting. Migration Policy: Italy is pushing an EU plan for migrant return centers modeled on Albania, with a preliminary list that includes Mauritania, but Armenia’s foreign ministry says no such proposal was discussed with Yerevan. Mauritania Economy: Mauritania’s central bank reports GDP growth of 4% in 2025, inflation at 1.6%, and improved trade and reserves, helped by early natural gas exports from the GTA project. Climate & Environment: Satellite checks suggest some oil and gas emissions in North Africa and the Middle East are undercounted, with gaps linked to major sites including Mauritania’s iron mine. Security & Society: Mauritania’s use of state-certified female spiritual guides (mourchidates) is highlighted as a key tool against radicalization in Sahel-linked recruitment.
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