AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEconomic Diplomacy: Mauritania presented its investment plans at the Japan-Africa economic forum, highlighting opportunities in fish processing and stronger private-sector ties. Resource Governance: Petroleum and Environment ministers visited a Nouakchott laboratory developing mercury-free gold processing and training to help formalize artisanal miners. World Bank Partnership: Officials reviewed reforms tied to a resilience funding allocation, with priorities including decentralization, social cohesion and natural-resource governance. Energy and Prices: The government said gas supplies remain steady and announced an agreement to stabilize domestic butane prices; it also cited technical challenges behind delays to gas extraction and said it is discussing project costs with Senegal. Water Infrastructure: Mauritania and France signed a €43 million financing protocol to expand the Aftout water network, including service to Nouakchott. Capital Development: The government says Nouakchott’s emergency program will bring new schools, health facilities, roads and electricity lines, alongside increased water pumping.
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