AGP Executive Report

Green Hydrogen Deal: Mauritania and CWP Global signed a comprehensive agreement to advance the Aman green hydrogen project, moving it into next phases after front-end engineering and design, with targets of about 1.2m tons of green hydrogen and 6.6m tons of green ammonia annually and a final investment decision expected before 2030. Emergency Medicine Training: Nouakchott hosted the first scientific day on emergency medicine, backed by SAMI and partners, aiming to build faster, better-equipped emergency response teams through practical sessions and stronger pre-hospital and hospital coordination. Digital Cooperation: Mauritania’s digital transformation minister met UNCTAD-linked officials to discuss boosting the digital economy and possible membership in an international digital cooperation organization focused on inclusion and fair access. Health Info Systems: Africa CDC is pushing a harmonised Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, with Mauritania among participating countries, to reduce fragmented public health information and improve decision-making. Higher Education Push: The UAE announced a new university for scientific disciplines in Nouakchott (Toujounine), with engineering and energy-related programs aimed at building local technical capacity. Regional Security Talks: China’s defense chief met Mauritania and others at the Xiangshan Forum, calling for deeper security cooperation as global peace and stability concerns rise. Atlantic Media Assembly: FAAPA’s 8th general assembly opens in Salé, with a theme on using African news agencies to promote health sovereignty. Tech & Services: Apple expanded iCloud+ in 100+ countries by bundling Apple Arcade and Apple TV, potentially boosting digital services access across Africa.

FAAPA Media Assembly: Mauritania’s MNA is a founding member of the 8th Atlantic Federation of African News Agencies (FAAPA) General Assembly in Salé, Morocco, focused on “health sovereignty,” with panels on how media can manage health crises. Emergency Care Training: Nouakchott hosted the first Scientific Day on Emergency Medicine, organized by SAMI, with practical sessions for emergency workers and emphasis on fast pre-hospital and hospital response. Digital Economy Diplomacy: Mauritania’s Digital Transformation minister met UNCTAD-linked partners in Geneva to discuss joining the Digital Cooperation Organization and boosting Mauritania’s digital economy. Green Hydrogen Deal: Mauritania and CWP Global signed an agreement to advance the Aman green hydrogen project, targeting about 1.2m tons of hydrogen and 6.6m tons of ammonia annually, with a final investment decision expected before 2030. Critical Minerals Cooperation: Mauritania and the US signed a framework to strengthen critical minerals and rare earth supply chains, including extraction and processing and technical expertise exchange. Health on the High Seas: A Chinese PLA Navy hospital ship, Auspicious Ark, delivered the first baby born onboard during its visit to Mauritania. Higher Education Skills Push: The UAE announced a new University of Scientific Disciplines in Nouakchott (Toujounine) for engineering and energy-related fields, aiming to train up to 1,500 students. Public Health Intelligence: Africa CDC and AU states advanced a harmonised Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, with Mauritania among participating countries.

Green Hydrogen Deal: Mauritania and CWP Global signed an agreement to advance the Aman green hydrogen project, setting the framework for next phases; the project targets about 1.2m tons of green hydrogen and 6.6m tons of green ammonia annually, with a final investment decision expected before 2030. Medical Tech & Cooperation: China’s PLA Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark delivered Mauritania’s first baby onboard during its seven-day visit, highlighting onboard surgical capacity and rapid response to an urgent birth case. Higher Education & Skills: The UAE announced it will build a new University of Scientific Disciplines in Nouakchott (Toujounine), with engineering and energy-related programs aimed at boosting Mauritania’s technical workforce. Public Health Data Systems: Africa CDC and AU member states advanced a harmonised Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, including a digital and data architecture and a roadmap for implementation, with Mauritania among participating countries. Sahel Security & Digital Warfare: Reports say Ukrainian drone specialists are being deployed in parts of Africa, including Mali, coordinating remotely via internet links—raising new questions for regional security. Regional Science Diplomacy: The Rector of the Great Mosque of Algiers called from Nouakchott for an international network of religious and scientific institutions, plus a joint scientific platform to monitor hate speech in digital spaces.

Green Hydrogen Deal: Mauritania and CWP Global signed an agreement to advance the Aman green hydrogen project, setting the financial and development framework for next phases; the project targets about 1.2M tons of green hydrogen and 6.6M tons of green ammonia annually, with a final investment decision expected before 2030. Critical Minerals Cooperation: Mauritania and the US also signed a framework agreement to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals and rare earths, aiming to boost extraction, processing, and technical exchange. Public Health Tech: Africa CDC and AU member states moved to harmonise a Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, including a digital/data architecture and roadmap, with Mauritania among participating countries. Education & Skills: The UAE announced it will build a University of Scientific Disciplines in Nouakchott (Toujounine) for engineering and oil & gas-related fields, targeting 1,500 students. Security & Tech Diplomacy: China’s defense chief urged joint security efforts at the Xiangshan Forum, meeting Mauritania’s defense officials as Beijing expands military ties across Africa. Humanitarian Pressure: Amnesty reports continued displacement of Malians into Mauritania, linked to groups including JNIM/GSIM and ISSP.

Green Hydrogen Deal: Mauritania and CWP Global signed a comprehensive agreement to advance the Aman green hydrogen project, moving it into front-end engineering and design with a final investment decision expected before 2030; the plan targets about 1.2 million tons of green hydrogen and 6.6 million tons of green ammonia yearly, aiming to power fertiliser and low-emission fuels and spur related industries like green steel. Higher-Education Skills Push: The UAE announced it will continue building a University of Scientific Disciplines in Nouakchott (Toujounine), with engineering and energy-focused programs (including oil and gas) for up to 1,500 students. Public Health Tech for Africa: Africa CDC and AU member states advanced a harmonised Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, with Mauritania among participating countries, to better connect community signals and data for faster health decisions. Security Cooperation: China’s defence minister met Mauritania and others at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, calling for joint efforts to tackle shared security challenges. Critical Minerals Partnership: Mauritania and the US signed a framework cooperation agreement to strengthen critical minerals and rare earth supply chains, including extraction and processing support. Sports Medicine in the Region: A fifth Arab Military Seminar on Sports Medicine convened in Doha with Mauritania among participating delegations, focusing on fitness and military medical cooperation.

Green Hydrogen Deal: Mauritania and CWP Global signed a comprehensive agreement to advance the Aman green hydrogen project, moving it from front-end engineering toward a final investment decision before 2030, targeting about 1.2M tons of green hydrogen and 6.6M tons of green ammonia annually. Public Health Tech: Africa CDC and AU member states advanced a harmonised Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, with Mauritania among participating countries, aiming to connect social signals and community feedback to better health decisions. Higher Education & Skills: The UAE announced plans to build a University of Scientific Disciplines in Nouakchott (Toujounine), with engineering and oil & gas-related programs for up to 1,500 students. Critical Minerals Cooperation: Mauritania and the US signed a framework to strengthen critical minerals and rare earth supply chains, including extraction and processing support. Space & Environment: NASA imagery highlighted a massive West Africa dust plume over Mali drifting toward the Atlantic, tied to haboob-style storm activity. Tech Culture & Access: Apple expanded iCloud+ in 100+ countries by bundling Apple Arcade and Apple TV (with some major exclusions). Immigration Data: The US DHS published deportation lists including 12 Mauritanians, as enforcement intensifies.

Mauritania’s Tech & Skills Push: The UAE announced it will build a new University of Scientific Disciplines in Nouakchott (Toujounine), targeting 1,500 students and focusing on fields like information engineering, electrical/mechanical/civil engineering, metallurgical engineering, and oil & gas—aimed at boosting local technical talent. Public Health Data for Action: Africa CDC and AU member states advanced a harmonised Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, with Mauritania among participating countries, to better connect community signals, social listening, and health program data for faster decisions. Critical Minerals Cooperation: Mauritania and the US signed a framework agreement to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals and rare earths, including extraction, processing, and technical expertise exchange. Regional Security Tech Diplomacy: China’s defense chief urged joint security cooperation at the Xiangshan Forum, meeting officials including Mauritania’s delegation. Digital Extremism Countermeasures: The Rector of the Great Mosque of Algiers called in Nouakchott for an international network of religious and scientific institutions, including a joint scientific platform to monitor hate speech and extremism online. Science in the Region: A NASA image highlighted a massive West Africa dust plume over Mali drifting toward the Atlantic, underscoring ongoing environmental monitoring needs.

Mauritania Education & Skills: The UAE says it will keep building a new University of Scientific Disciplines in Nouakchott (Toujounine), targeting 1,500 students and engineering-focused majors to feed the local labour market. Public Health Intelligence: Africa CDC and AU member states are moving to harmonise a Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, with Mauritania among participating countries, aiming to reduce fragmented health information and improve decision-making. Digital & Research Capacity: A Mauritania-linked call from the Rector of the Great Mosque of Algiers urges an international network of religious and scientific institutions, plus a joint platform to monitor hate speech and extremism online. Critical Minerals Cooperation: Mauritania and the US signed a framework deal to strengthen critical minerals and rare earth supply chains, including extraction, processing, and technical expertise exchange. Security Diplomacy: China’s defense minister urged joint action on shared security challenges at the Xiangshan Forum, meeting officials including Mauritania’s delegation. Space & Environment: NASA imagery highlighted a massive West African dust plume over Mali drifting toward the Atlantic, a reminder of how regional conditions can shape air quality and visibility. Science Buzz (Global): An independent researcher claims the Great Pyramid’s dimensions encode astronomical and mathematical knowledge, though the work has not been peer reviewed.

Security Diplomacy: China’s defense minister Dong Jun urged joint efforts on global security as the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum wrapped up, meeting officials including Mauritania’s delegation and calling for a fairer international security order. Higher Education & Skills: The UAE announced it will keep building a new University of Scientific Disciplines in Nouakchott (Toujounine), targeting 1,500 students and disciplines from information engineering to oil and gas. Public Health Intelligence: Africa CDC and AU member states advanced a harmonised Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, with Mauritania among participants, aiming to reduce fragmented health information and improve decision-making. Critical Minerals: Mauritania and the USA signed a framework cooperation deal to strengthen critical minerals and rare earth supply chains, including extraction, processing, and technical expertise exchange. Regional Displacement: Amnesty International reported that Mali’s armed groups have driven large-scale displacement into Mauritania, citing UNHCR registration of 290,000 Malian refugees in Hodh Ech-Chargui. Science & Space (Global): NASA shared a massive West Africa dust plume image over Mali drifting toward the Atlantic, highlighting the region’s dust season dynamics.

Mauritania Education & Skills: The UAE says it will keep building a new University of Scientific Disciplines in Nouakchott (Toujounine), targeting 1,500 students and engineering-focused majors like information, electrical, mechanical, civil, metallurgical, and oil & gas—aimed at boosting local technical talent. Public Health Intelligence: Africa CDC and AU member states advanced a harmonised Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, with Mauritania among participating countries, to better link community feedback, social listening, and rapid research into smarter health decisions. Regional Security Diplomacy: China’s defense minister urged joint action on shared security challenges as the Xiangshan Forum wrapped up, meeting officials including Mauritania’s delegation. Critical Minerals: Mauritania and the US signed a framework cooperation deal to strengthen critical minerals and rare earth supply chains, support extraction and processing, and share technical expertise. Science & Society: A Nouakchott call from the Great Mosque of Algiers’ rector pushes for an international network of religious and scientific institutions, including a digital hate-speech monitoring platform. Health Innovation (regional): Senegal’s rice-fish farming research targets schistosomiasis by using fish to eat snail carriers while boosting yields. Space/Climate Watch: NASA imagery highlighted a massive West African dust plume over Mali drifting toward the Atlantic. Speculative Science Buzz: An independent researcher renewed debate over whether the Great Pyramid’s dimensions encode astronomical knowledge, though the work has not been peer reviewed.

Education & Skills: The UAE says it will keep building a University of Scientific Disciplines in Nouakchott (Toujounine), with engineering and energy-focused programs and room for 1,500 students, aiming to boost Mauritania’s technical workforce. Higher Education Cooperation: Mauritania’s Higher Education minister heads to Algeria to sign the 2025–2027 executive program for joint higher education and research. Critical Minerals: Mauritania and the US signed a framework deal to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals and rare earths, including extraction, processing, and technical exchange. Public Health Tech: Africa CDC and AU states advanced a behavioural intelligence and infodemic management framework, with Mauritania among participating countries, to improve coordinated health decision-making. Digital Governance: Kenya announced a system to track government vehicles in real time—fuel, mileage, drivers, and maintenance—highlighting a wider push for better public-sector data. Food & Health Innovation: Senegal is testing fish-in-rice paddies to cut schistosomiasis by targeting snail hosts while raising yields. Regional Displacement: Amnesty and UNHCR report large numbers of Malians fleeing into Mauritania, with JNIM/IS-linked abuses cited. Science in the Spotlight (Speculative): A new, not-yet-peer-reviewed theory claims the Great Pyramid’s dimensions encode astronomical cycles—an attention-grabber, but still unverified.

Mauritania–Algeria Science Ties: The Higher Education and Scientific Research minister, Yacoub Ould Moine, left Nouakchott for a two-day visit to Algeria to sign a 2025–2027 executive programme for joint cooperation in higher education and research. Critical Minerals Deal: Mauritania and the United States signed a framework agreement to strengthen critical minerals and rare earth supply chains, support extraction and processing, and share technical expertise. Public Health Tech for Africa: Africa CDC and AU member states advanced a behavioural intelligence and infodemic management framework, with Mauritania among participating countries, aiming to improve public-health decision-making using digital and data architecture. Security & Extremism Spillover: Amnesty and UNHCR report continued displacement of Malians into Mauritania, with JNIM/GSIM-linked abuses driving refugees—290,000 registered in Hodh Ech-Chargui in July 2026. Digital Governance (Regional Lesson): A Kenyan government vehicle tracking system shows how real-time fleet monitoring can cut fuel and misuse—relevant for Mauritania’s own public service efficiency push. Space & Earth Monitoring: NASA images highlighted a massive West Africa dust plume over Mali drifting toward the Atlantic, with Mauritania’s El Djouf region flagged as a major dust source. Tech Culture & Dialogue: The Great Mosque of Algiers’ rector urged an international network of religious and scientific institutions, including a joint scientific platform to monitor hate speech and extremism online.

Critical Minerals Deal: Mauritania and the USA signed a framework cooperation agreement in Nouakchott to strengthen critical minerals and rare earth supply chains, support extraction and processing, and share technical expertise. Digital Public Health: Africa CDC and AU member states advanced a behavioural intelligence and infodemic management framework, with Mauritania among participating countries, aiming to improve public-health decisions using social and information-environment signals. Religious-Tech Dialogue: The Rector of the Great Mosque of Algiers urged in Nouakchott an international network of religious and scientific institutions, including a joint scientific platform to monitor hate speech and extremism in digital spaces. Sahel Displacement: Amnesty International reports continued Mali-to-Mauritania refugee flows, citing abuses by JNIM/GSIM and ISSP and UNHCR registration of 290,000 Malian refugees in Hodh Ech-Chargui. Local Security & Diplomacy: Mauritania summoned Iran’s ambassador in Nouakchott over an unannounced visit to a Trarza village, with detentions reported afterward. Space & Earth Observation: NASA imagery highlighted a massive West African dust plume over Mali drifting toward the Atlantic, with Mauritania’s El Djouf flagged as a key dust source. Tech Curiosity (Speculative): An independent researcher renewed debate on the Great Pyramid by claiming its dimensions encode astronomical cycles, though the work has not been peer reviewed. Mining Update: RAMINVEST HOLDING advanced Wompou Gold Project planning after assays up to 50.14 g/t and defined six first-pass drill targets.

Critical Minerals Deal: Mauritania and the USA signed a framework cooperation agreement in Nouakchott to strengthen critical minerals and rare earth supply chains, support extraction and processing, and share technical expertise. Public Health Intelligence: Africa CDC and AU member states advanced a behavioural intelligence and infodemic management framework, with Mauritania among participating countries, aiming to improve coordinated public-health decisions. Food & Health Tech in Agriculture: Senegal’s rice paddies are being tested with fish to cut schistosomiasis by having fish eat disease-carrying snails while boosting yields—an approach relevant to the Mauritania border region. Space & Earth Monitoring: NASA imagery highlighted a massive West Africa dust plume over Mali drifting toward the Atlantic, with Mauritania’s El Djouf region flagged as a key dust source. Local Science & Research Claims: A new, not-yet-peer-reviewed theory again claims the Great Pyramid’s dimensions encode astronomical and mathematical knowledge—more science debate than proven breakthrough. Culture & Knowledge Exchange: Mauritania’s culture minister met ALESCO’s director general to discuss cooperation, while Nouakchott hosted the 39th Prophet’s Biography conference focused on managing diversity. Security & Human Impact: Amnesty reports Malian survivors in exile in Mauritania describe armed groups forcing displacement and imposing rule.

Mauritania & Public Health Tech: Africa CDC and AU member states, including Mauritania, advanced a Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework to help countries use community and information signals for faster public-health decisions, with a continental package covering strategy, digital/data architecture and a rollout roadmap. Space & Earth Observation: NASA shared a striking view of a massive West Africa dust plume over Mali drifting toward the Atlantic, linking it to haboob activity and highlighting Mauritania–Mali dust sources like El Djouf. Energy & Industry: RAMINVEST HOLDING said it is moving Wompou Gold Project in Mauritania into first-pass drilling after assays up to 50.14 g/t and defined six priority targets, using arsenic as a pathfinder for target selection. Digital Governance: A Kenya government vehicle tracking system aims to log state fleets in real time—fuel, mileage and maintenance—echoing a wider West Africa push to stop “untracked” public assets. Science Debate (Global): A new, not-yet-peer-reviewed theory claims the Great Pyramid’s dimensions encode astronomical cycles, sparking fresh interest in how ancient math and astronomy might be preserved in monuments. Sports Medicine (Regional): Mauritania joined a Doha seminar for Arab military sports medicine, focused on fitness, readiness and cooperation across armed forces. Women & Digital Access (Regional): ICESCO’s conference in Nouakchott examined how women leaders can expand access and skills in the digital field.

Mauritania in Focus: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani opened the 39th session of the “Mokhtar Ould Daddah” International Conference on the Prophet’s Biography in Nouakchott, bringing together Mauritanian officials, scholars and diplomats to discuss “Managing Diversity and Differences” and strengthening common ground. Regional Health & Training: Mauritania joined the fifth Arab Military Seminar on Sports Medicine in Doha, a 16-country meeting aimed at improving military fitness and boosting cooperation between military medical academies and sports departments. Space & Earth Observation: NASA imagery highlighted a massive West African dust plume over Mali drifting toward the Atlantic, with researchers linking the event to haboob activity and noting key dust sources including Mauritania’s El Djouf region. Energy & Industry: RAMINVEST HOLDING advanced Mauritania’s Wompou Gold Project, defining six first-pass drill targets after assays up to 50.14 g/t gold. Science Debate (Global): An independent researcher renewed claims that the Great Pyramid’s exterior measurements encode astronomical and mathematical cycles, though the work remains unreviewed.