AGP Executive Report

Mauritania–Algeria Health Pact: Mauritania and Algeria signed a public health cooperation agreement covering prevention, hospital management, border health surveillance, and joint technical follow-up. Uranium Project Teaming Up: Aura Energy named new leadership to push its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania toward the bankable feasibility study, with the BFS due mid-October and financing targeted for end-2026; pilot plant work at Bir Moghrein is already underway. Education & Research Links: Mauritania signed an academic cooperation deal with Brazil to expand university opportunities, teacher/researcher training, mobility, and research exchange; the education minister also met Russia’s ambassador and discussed higher-education cooperation. Oil & Gas Tech Showcase: Mauritania’s energy delegation took part in Houston’s offshore oil and gas exploration and exploitation technologies event, highlighting investment opportunities and new offshore capabilities. Regional Tech & Energy Context: West Africa’s gas push is shifting from “reserves” to execution speed, with infrastructure and delivery timelines becoming the key bottleneck for projects across the region. Health Watch: Morocco reported a diphtheria resurgence tied to vaccination gaps, with cases under investigation—relevant for regional immunization planning. Mali Conflict Accountability: Amnesty renewed scrutiny of war crimes in Mali, including allegations tied to operations along the Mauritanian border, using research that involved Malian refugees in Mauritania.

Uranium Project Push in Mauritania: Aura Energy named its leadership team to move the Tiris uranium project from study to construction, with a bankable feasibility study due mid-October and project financing targeted by end-2026; pilot plant work at Bir Moghrein is already under way. AI and the Global South Gap: A UN-focused debate on artificial intelligence highlighted how risk-management talks and national AI blueprints are moving fast, while many Global South countries fear they’ll fall further behind. Mauritania–Brazil Education Link: Mauritania and Brazil signed an agreement to expand academic and educational cooperation, including mobility and research collaboration. Higher Education Cooperation: Mauritania’s education ministry met Russian and Guinea-Bissau counterparts to deepen ties in higher education and scientific research. West Africa Gas Execution Challenge: Coverage on West Africa’s gas boom stressed that infrastructure delivery and on-time execution matter as much as reserves, with Nigeria’s Ima gas project cited as a key example. Mali War Crimes Report Fallout: Amnesty International’s report accusing Mali’s forces and Wagner of war crimes—research conducted with Malian refugees in Mauritania—keeps pressure on accountability and civilian protection. Road Tech for Trade: Morocco and Mauritania signed a framework to rehabilitate and widen the Nouakchott–Nouadhibou corridor, aiming to speed transport and boost trade. Health Watch: Diphtheria has resurfaced in Morocco, with vaccination gaps flagged as a driver—an alert for regional immunization vigilance.

Mauritania–Education & Research Diplomacy: In Nouakchott, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research met Russia’s ambassador to discuss cooperation in higher education and scientific research, while separate talks with Brazil’s ambassador led to a new academic mobility and research collaboration agreement for Mauritanian students and teacher/researcher training. Mauritania–Energy & Offshore Tech: Mauritania’s petroleum and energy delegation is taking part in Houston’s OTC conference with a dedicated pavilion to showcase offshore oil and gas potential and meet investors, alongside learning about exploration and exploitation technologies. Mauritania–Green Hydrogen Ambition: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani met Kuwait’s crown prince, highlighting Mauritania’s potential for green hydrogen and seeking Kuwaiti know-how and investment in renewables and infrastructure. Regional Tech & Infrastructure: Morocco and Mauritania signed a framework to rehabilitate and widen the 480-km Nouakchott–Nouadhibou road corridor, aiming to speed trade and transport. AI & Global South Gap: A UN-focused debate on AI guardrails highlighted concerns that global South countries risk falling further behind as frontier tech races ahead. Health & Lab Capacity: Diphtheria has resurfaced in Morocco’s Souss-Massa region, with vaccination gaps and disrupted health services flagged as key drivers—relevant for Mauritania’s immunization planning. Water Security: The EU announced nearly €710m for displaced people and crisis relief, including €380m for Sub-Saharan Africa migration-related support, while a UNGA water event stressed moving from dialogue to implementation for water security.

AI Policy at the UN: UN Security Council and General Assembly events pushed calls for AI guardrails, but the message was clear: the Global South risks falling further behind as frontier labs race ahead. Mauritania–Brazil Education Link: Nouakchott signed an agreement with Brazil to expand university access, teacher/researcher training, academic mobility, and research exchange. Energy Tech & Execution: West Africa’s gas push is shifting from “reserves” to delivery—new Nigeria LNG-linked projects highlight how infrastructure build-out and on-time execution decide investment. Mauritania–Oil & Gas Tech Showcase: Mauritania’s energy delegation took part in Houston’s offshore oil and gas technologies conference, pitching local potential and meeting investors. Blue Economy Planning: Mauritania joined the Blue Africa Summit in Tangier to shape coastal action and sustainable “blue economy” models. Health & Vaccines: Morocco’s diphtheria resurgence underlines how vaccination gaps and disrupted health systems can quickly bring back old threats. Climate Risk for Mauritania: New heat projections flag the Sahel—including Mauritania—as highly exposed to El Niño-driven extreme heat, with major added mortality risk. Mali War Crimes Report: Amnesty’s findings accuse Mali’s forces and Wagner of war crimes along the Mauritania border, intensifying pressure for accountability. Road Connectivity: Morocco and Mauritania agreed to rehabilitate and widen the Nouakchott–Nouadhibou corridor to boost trade and transport.

Climate Risk: A new model flags Africa’s Sahel as the hardest hit by this year’s strong El Niño, with Nigeria, Sudan, Niger and Chad projected to face major extra heat deaths from Sept. 2026 to Feb. 2027—worsened by poverty, weak power access and fragile health systems. Energy Execution: West Africa’s gas race is shifting from reserves to delivery speed and reliability, as Nigeria’s Ima project moves toward first gas and investors increasingly judge operators on schedule, safety and long-run performance. Mauritania Tech & Energy: Mauritania is showcasing offshore oil and gas exploration technologies at OTC in Houston, while also pushing green hydrogen plans via an agreement with CWP Global for the Aman project (FEED stage, final investment decision targeted before 2030). Transport & Trade Tech: Morocco and Mauritania sign a framework to rehabilitate and widen the 480-km Nouakchott–Nouadhibou road corridor to boost trade and logistics. Public Health: Diphtheria resurfaces in Morocco after clusters in Souss-Massa, with vaccination gaps and disrupted health services cited as key drivers—relevant to Mauritania’s regional health planning. Science & Heritage: Archaeologists report 4,000-year-old defensive walls in Morocco, expanding understanding of Maghreb prehistory and early agriculture. Digital Connectivity: EllaLink launches the Caribbean Gateway initiative, moving from design to committed investment for a fiber submarine cable system targeted for service by end-2029.

Mauritania Energy Diplomacy: Mauritania is showcasing its offshore oil and gas potential at the OTC conference in Houston, with a dedicated pavilion and meetings aimed at attracting investors and sharing exploration and exploitation technologies. Blue Economy & Coastal Planning: Mauritania also took part in Morocco’s first Blue Africa Summit in Tangier, focusing on coastal challenges, sustainable blue-economy projects, and regional cooperation. Green Hydrogen & Ammonia Build-Out: GreenGo Energy and Shuangliang signed an MoU to push large-scale green ammonia projects in Mauritania, moving from concept design toward bankable feasibility and FEED work. Digital Connectivity in the Region: EllaLink launched the Caribbean Gateway initiative, a new fibre-optic submarine cable plan moving from letters of intent to committed investment, targeting service by end-2029. Climate Risk for Mauritania & Sahel: A new model warns the strong El Niño could drive major heat-related deaths, with the Sahel—including parts of Mauritania—projected among the hardest hit. Water Access Impact: The African Water Facility reported that since 2006 it has improved water access for 23.2 million people and sanitation for 11.3 million, supported by grants and downstream investment. Security & Accountability Spillover: Amnesty’s Mali war-crimes report highlights alleged abuses involving Malian forces and Wagner, drawing on research conducted in Mauritania with Malian refugees.

Global Tech Competition: A new Atlantic Council strategy paper says the US must deepen tech-based trade and partnerships with the Global South to compete with China’s fast-growing high-tech influence. Water Security Finance: The African Water Facility says its 2006-2026 push has improved water access for 23.2 million people, sanitation for 11.3 million, and irrigation for 2 million hectares, backed by €220m in grants and €2.1bn mobilised. West Africa Gas Execution: Reporting highlights that Nigeria, Senegal, Mauritania and Ghana have gas resources, but investors now judge projects on speed to first gas, safe reliability, and long-term efficiency. EU Support for Displacement & Crisis Relief: EU leaders announced nearly €710m for displaced people and emergency aid, including €380m for Sub-Saharan Africa migration-related financing. Mauritania Health Tech in Practice: A Sahrawi refugee pharmaceutical lab in Algeria keeps producing medicines like paracetamol and antibiotics despite sand, shortages and harsh conditions. Climate Risk for Mauritania Region: A model warns strong El Niño could drive major heat deaths, with the Sahel—including parts of Mauritania—projected among the hardest hit. Green Hydrogen & Ammonia Pipeline: GreenGo Energy and Shuangliang signed an MoC to advance large-scale green ammonia projects in Mauritania toward bankable FEED. Transport Tech & Trade: Morocco and Mauritania signed a framework to rehabilitate and widen the 480-km Nouakchott–Nouadhibou road corridor to boost trade and access to Atlantic routes.

EU Support & Displacement Relief: The European Commission announced nearly €710m for displaced people and crisis relief, including €380m for Sub-Saharan Africa and €52m to help Ukraine prepare for winter. Water Security Impact: The African Water Facility says its 2006–present grants and support have improved water access for 23.2 million people and sanitation for 11.3 million, as it prepares a new 2026–2030 strategy. West Africa Gas Execution: A new look at the region’s gas boom says reserves aren’t the whole story—operators are judged on speed to first gas, safety, reliability, and long-term efficiency, with Mauritania among the key players. Mauritania–Morocco Connectivity: Morocco and Mauritania signed an agreement to rehabilitate and widen the 480-km Nouakchott–Nouadhibou road link to boost trade and transport. Green Energy & Hydrogen: GreenGo Energy and Shuangliang signed an MoC to advance megaton green ammonia projects in Mauritania, moving toward bankable feasibility and FEED. Health & Emergency Care: Mauritania held its first scientific day of emergency medicine in Nouakchott, aiming to strengthen trained personnel and rapid-response equipment and supplies. Climate Risk for the Sahel: A new model flags the Sahel—including parts of Mauritania—as among the hardest hit by extra heat from a strong El Niño, with Nigeria, Sudan, Niger, and Chad worst affected.

Mining & Jobs: Montage Gold says it has achieved first gold pour at its Koné mine in Côte d’Ivoire, on budget and ahead of schedule, with oxide circuit ramp-up pushing production forward and thousands of jobs created, including strong national employment. Health in Extreme Conditions: A Sahrawi pharmaceutical lab in the desert continues producing essential medicines for refugees despite sand, shortages, and harsh logistics. Mauritania at UNGA: Mauritania’s foreign minister reaffirmed commitment to international law and UN principles, stressing sovereignty, non-interference, and reforms to strengthen institutions and rights. Transport Tech & Regional Trade: Morocco and Mauritania signed a framework to rehabilitate and widen the 480-km Nouakchott–Nouadhibou road corridor, aiming to boost trade and connectivity. Emergency Medicine in Nouakchott: Mauritania held its first scientific day on emergency medicine to improve rapid response capacity and training. Digital Cooperation: Mauritania’s digital transformation minister met partners in Geneva to explore support for the digital economy and possible membership in a global digital cooperation organization. Climate Risk for the Sahel: New modeling warns super El Niño heat could drive major additional heat deaths, with the Sahel and countries including Mauritania’s neighbors highlighted.

EU Aid & Humanitarian Tech: The EU unveiled an almost €710M package, including €52M to help Ukraine prepare for winter, with major remaining funds aimed at displaced people across Sub-Saharan Africa and crisis relief. Local Health & Capacity Building: Mauritania hosted the first scientific day on emergency medicine in Nouakchott, with the Health Ministry stressing faster pre-hospital and hospital response and training for emergency teams. Road Tech for Trade: Morocco and Mauritania signed a framework to rehabilitate and widen the 480-km Nouakchott–Nouadhibou road corridor, boosting transport links and trade flows. Green Energy & Industry: Mauritania’s Ministry of Energy signed an agreement with CWP Global for the Aman green hydrogen project (FEED stage, final investment decision targeted before 2030), while GreenGo Energy and Shuangliang agreed to push megaton green ammonia projects. Digital Cooperation: Mauritania’s digital transformation minister met the Digital Cooperation Organization in Geneva, discussing potential membership and digital-economy collaboration. Climate Risk for Sahel: A new model warns super El Niño could drive major heat deaths, with Mauritania’s Sahel belt among the hardest-hit regions. Health Sovereignty Media: FAAPA’s 8th general assembly in Morocco will focus on “health sovereignty,” relevant for regional science communication. Medical Outreach at Sea: China’s PLA Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark delivered Mauritania’s first baby onboard during its Mission Harmony-2026 visit.

Desert-Rose Pharma: In Algeria’s Tindouf camps, the Mohamed Embarek Fakal·la Pharmaceutical Production Laboratory has, for decades, kept Sahrawi healthcare running by producing paracetamol, ibuprofen, eye drops, serums, ointments, ultrasound gels and antibiotics despite sand, shortages and harsh conditions. UNGA Diplomacy: Mauritania’s foreign minister reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the UN Charter and international law, stressing sovereignty, non-interference and an inclusive national dialogue. Road Tech & Trade: Morocco and Mauritania signed a framework to rehabilitate and widen the 480-km Nouakchott–Nouadhibou road corridor, aiming to boost trade and connectivity. Green Energy Pipeline: Mauritania’s energy ministry signed an agreement with CWP Global for the Aman green hydrogen project, moving into FEED with a final investment decision targeted before 2030. Health Systems Upgrade: Nouakchott hosted the first scientific day on emergency medicine, focused on better training and rapid response capacity. Digital Cooperation: Mauritania’s digital transformation minister met partners in Geneva to explore joining a global digital economy cooperation organization. Humanitarian Tech in Action: China’s PLA Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark delivered Mauritania’s first baby onboard during its visit. Climate Risk for Mauritania: Research on super El Niño heat highlights the Sahel—including Mauritania—as among the hardest-hit regions, with major projected heat-death impacts.

Green Hydrogen Deal: Mauritania signed a comprehensive agreement with CWP Global to advance the Aman green hydrogen project, setting the contractual and financial framework for next phases; the project has reached front-end engineering design, with a final investment decision targeted before 2030 and plans for about 1.2m tons of green hydrogen and 6.6m tons of green ammonia annually. Road Tech & Trade: Morocco and Mauritania agreed to rehabilitate and widen the 480-km Nouakchott–Nouadhibou road corridor, aiming to boost transport and trade flows (over $400m in 2025) and improve connectivity toward Atlantic access. Emergency Care Capacity: In Nouakchott, SAMI and partners held the first scientific day on emergency medicine in Mauritania, focusing on training, pre-hospital and hospital response, and practical sessions for emergency workers. Digital Economy Diplomacy: Mauritania’s digital transformation minister met the Digital Cooperation Organization in Geneva, discussing cooperation to grow the digital economy and Mauritania’s possible membership. Health Tech in Practice: A Chinese PLA Navy hospital ship, Auspicious Ark, delivered Mauritania’s first baby on board during its visit, highlighting mobile surgical and diagnostic support.

UN Diplomacy: Mauritania’s foreign minister told the UN General Assembly in New York that the country is anchored in the UN Charter, international law, sovereignty, and dialogue—while pushing reforms to strengthen institutions, rule of law, health coverage, education, transparency, and anti-corruption. Transport & Trade Tech: Morocco and Mauritania signed a framework deal in Rabat to rehabilitate and widen the 480-km Nouakchott–Nouadhibou road corridor, aiming to ease freight movement and boost trade (over $400m in 2025). Energy Transition: Mauritania and CWP Global signed an agreement for the Aman green hydrogen project, now at FEED stage, targeting a final investment decision before 2030 and aiming at large-scale hydrogen and green ammonia output. Health Systems: Mauritania held its first scientific day on emergency medicine in Nouakchott, focused on building faster, better-equipped emergency response teams. Digital Cooperation: Mauritania’s digital transformation minister met UNCTAD-linked partners in Geneva to discuss strengthening the digital economy and possible membership in an international digital cooperation organization. Climate Risk: New research flags El Niño heat as a major threat to the Sahel, with Mauritania included in the region projected to face severe impacts.

EU–India Tech Push: EU Ambassador Jean-Eric Paquet presented credentials to India’s President Droupadi Murmu, stressing momentum across trade, defence, security, and especially research and innovation. Water Security Diplomacy: Saudi Arabia and Senegal, with the Global Water Organization, held a UNGA ministerial dialogue on water security, aiming to move from commitments to measurable action and financing. Green Hydrogen for Mauritania: Mauritania’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum signed with CWP Global to advance the Aman green hydrogen project, now at FEED stage, targeting a final investment decision before 2030. Aviation Fuel Investment: Germany, Austria and Luxembourg launched a €2.12bn dual-auction support scheme for renewable eSAF, using competitive bidding to fund the price gap. Climate Risk for West Africa: A new model links strong El Niño to major heat mortality risk, with Mauritania in the Sahel belt and Nigeria/Sudan/Niger/Chad flagged as hardest hit. Digital Cooperation: Mauritania’s digital transformation minister met UNCTAD-linked partners to explore joining a digital economy cooperation organization. Road Connectivity: Morocco and Mauritania signed an agreement to rehabilitate and widen the Nouakchott–Dakhla link via Km 55, boosting transport and trade. Emergency Medicine Training: Nouakchott hosted the first scientific day on emergency medicine, focused on building faster, better-equipped response teams. Health Tech on the Ground: China’s PLA Navy hospital ship delivered Mauritania’s first baby onboard during its visit, highlighting medical capacity support.

Mauritania Digital Push: The Minister of Digital Transformation met the Digital Cooperation Organization’s cabinet director in Geneva, discussing Mauritania’s digital-economy plans and possible membership to boost tech-led growth and inclusion. Green Hydrogen Deal: Mauritania and CWP Global signed a framework agreement to advance the Aman green hydrogen project, targeting about 1.2m tons of green hydrogen and 6.6m tons of green ammonia annually, with a final investment decision expected before 2030. Emergency Medicine Training: Nouakchott hosted Mauritania’s first scientific day on emergency medicine, focused on building qualified pre-hospital and hospital response teams and practical sessions for emergency workers. Green Ammonia Partnership: GreenGo Energy and Shuangliang signed an MoU to develop megaton green ammonia projects in Mauritania and Namibia, moving toward bankable feasibility and FEED work. Health Tech on the Ground: A Chinese PLA Navy hospital ship, Auspicious Ark, delivered Mauritania’s first baby onboard during its Mission Harmony-2026 visit, highlighting mobile medical capacity. Regional Connectivity: Morocco and Mauritania agreed to rehabilitate and widen the Nouakchott–Nouadhibou road link via Kilometer Point 55 to strengthen trade corridors.

Green Hydrogen Deal for Mauritania: Mauritania and CWP Global signed a framework agreement for the Aman green hydrogen project, aiming for about 1.2 million tons of green hydrogen and 6.6 million tons of green ammonia annually, with a final investment decision expected before 2030. Digital Policy Push: Mauritania’s Minister of Digital Transformation met UNCTAD-linked partners in Geneva and discussed joining the Digital Cooperation Organization to speed up the digital economy through international collaboration. Emergency Care Training: Nouakchott hosted the first scientific day on emergency medicine, focused on building faster, better-equipped emergency response teams and practical training for medical workers. Health Tech & Access: A Chinese PLA Navy hospital ship, Auspicious Ark, delivered Mauritania’s first baby born on board during its visit, highlighting mobile medical capacity. Regional Tech & Infrastructure: Morocco and Mauritania signed an agreement to rehabilitate and widen the Nouakchott–Nouadhibou road link via Kilometer Point 55, targeting smoother trade and transport. Energy Industry Partnerships: GreenGo Energy and Shuangliang signed an MOU to advance megaton green ammonia projects in Mauritania and Namibia toward bankable feasibility studies. Global Tech Finance Watch: Uganda’s public debt jumped over the past year as domestic borrowing rose, with Fitch warning about debt-to-GDP and interest burdens.