AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMauritania Human Rights: A Mauritanian court has sentenced anti-slavery activists to prison, reigniting debate over how slavery laws are enforced and whether prosecutions are being used to curb free expression and human-rights work. FIFA Governance Rift (Mauritania in the mix): As Gianni Infantino faces a widening FIFA revolt over his World Cup private-investment plan, six Arab federations—including Mauritania’s Ahmed Yahya—publicly declared “full support” for Infantino, while Qatar simultaneously challenged the AFC over alleged lack of consultation in the confederation’s criticism of him. Digital Infrastructure: The EllaLink subsea cable has landed in Nouadhibou, giving Mauritania a second international internet route to strengthen resilience and reduce the risk of a single-point outage. Local Development & Diplomacy: The 5th Mauritanian International Date Festival opened in Atar with 245 exhibitors and 76 pavilions, backed by President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani and UAE support, spotlighting agriculture, food security, and regional partnerships.
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