AGP Executive Report

Yuan Push in Africa: Libya’s banks are preparing to join China’s CIPS system for direct yuan payments, with plans for panda bonds and other African institutions already connected—an effort to cut reliance on the US dollar and speed trade settlements. Agri & Food Value Chains: Mauritania’s 5th International Date Festival opened in Atar with 245 exhibitors across 76 pavilions, spotlighting date-palm innovation, post-harvest tech, and sustainable farming—backed by Mauritania’s agriculture ministry and UAE partners. Health Sector Cooperation: Mauritania’s Ministry of Health and Qatar Charity signed an MoU to support training, health-facility construction and equipping, medical campaigns, and financing mechanisms. Energy Skills for Local Industry: IHRDC appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative for Mauritania, bringing competency management and training for energy and mining workforce development. Textiles & Jobs: A Spanish Embassy in Nouakchott hosted a fashion show featuring 10 Mauritanian brands, closing a Canary Islands-backed “Cluster” training phase to professionalize the textile sector and reduce risky Atlantic migration. Climate Pressure on Production: Record July heat hit Mauritania and other Sahel states, raising risks for water, farming, and broader economic stability.

Agribusiness & Trade: Mauritania’s fifth International Date Festival opened in Atar (Adrar) with 245 exhibitors across 76 pavilions, spotlighting date-palm cultivation, post-harvest innovation and sustainable farming, and reinforcing UAE–Mauritania cooperation on food security. Energy & Skills: IHRDC appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative for Mauritania, aiming to bring competency management and training to the country’s growing energy and mining workforce. Petroleum Data (West Africa): Viridien signed a strategic multi-client partnership with Senegal’s PETROSEN to expand subsurface intelligence across the MSGBC basin, a move that signals continued regional momentum for exploration investment. LNG (Mauritania link): Seatrium and Golar advanced plans for a potential third FLNG conversion tied to offshore gas monetization, building on prior FLNG work for the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project off Mauritania and Senegal. Health Cooperation: Mauritania’s Ministry of Health and Qatar Charity signed an MoU to support training, health-facility construction and equipping, and medical campaigns. Textiles & Jobs: A Canary Islands-backed “Cluster” initiative culminated in a fashion show in Nouakchott, training women in creativity and entrepreneurship to strengthen Mauritania’s textile value chain and reduce risky migration. Climate Pressure: Record July heat hit multiple Sahel countries including Mauritania, adding strain to drought-affected communities and raising pressure on food and water security.

Agribusiness & Food Security: Mauritania’s 5th International Date Festival 2026 opened in Atar with 245 exhibitors across 7 countries, featuring 76 pavilions, a 165-entry national date competition, and a scientific symposium on post-harvest innovations—backed by the UAE and Mauritania’s agriculture ministry. Health & Development: Mauritania’s Ministry of Health and Qatar Charity signed an MoU to strengthen healthcare cooperation, including training, building and equipping facilities, medical campaigns, and financing mechanisms. Energy & Skills for Local Industry: IHRDC appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative for Mauritania’s energy and mining sectors, aiming to expand competency management and training for operators tied to projects like GTA LNG. Mining & Investment Climate: West Africa’s gold boom is reshaping mining decisions, with Mauritania and Guinea seeking new investment while governments tighten control to capture more value and translate gold into jobs and infrastructure. Renewables Pipeline: UNCTAD-listed greenfield plans put Mauritania among the biggest renewable projects announced in 2025, signaling continued momentum for clean power investment. Textiles & Jobs: A Canary Islands-backed “Cluster” initiative brought Mauritanian brands to a fashion show in Nouakchott after training women in creativity, entrepreneurship, and business strengthening for the textile value chain. Climate Pressure: Record July heat hit multiple Sahel countries including Mauritania, adding strain to drought-affected communities and raising pressure on food and water security.

Mauritania–Health Cooperation: Mauritania’s Ministry of Health and Qatar Charity signed an MoU to expand training, health-facility construction and equipping, medical campaigns, and financing support for the sector. Textile & Jobs: Ten Mauritanian brands showcased designs in Nouakchott after a Canary Islands-backed “Cluster” training phase aimed at professionalising the textile and artisanal value chain and creating jobs to reduce risky Atlantic migration. Energy Skills for Local Growth: IHRDC appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative for Mauritania, bringing competency management and e-learning to the country’s energy and mining workforce. Renewables Investment Pipeline: Mauritania appears among Africa’s biggest greenfield projects with a reported $3.1bn renewable energy push, signaling continued interest beyond oil and gas. Climate Pressure on Industry: Record July heat hit Mauritania and other Sahel countries, raising pressure on water, food supply, and operating conditions for businesses. LNG Industry Momentum (Regional Link): Golar and Seatrium advanced FLNG plans tied to Mauritania and Senegal, reinforcing the wider offshore gas development track.

Mauritania Energy & Skills: IHRDC appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative for Mauritania, aiming to bring competency management and training solutions to the country’s growing energy and mining workforce, including around the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG ecosystem. Health Cooperation: Mauritania’s Ministry of Health and Qatar Charity signed an MoU to support health-sector priorities, including training, capacity building, and construction/equipping of facilities. Textile & Jobs: A Canary Islands-backed “Cluster” initiative trained Mauritanian women in creativity, entrepreneurship, and business skills for the textile value chain, culminating in a fashion show at the Spanish Embassy in Nouakchott to help reduce risky Atlantic migration. Climate Pressure: Record July heat hit Mauritania and other Sahel countries, adding strain to drought- and wildfire-affected communities and raising risks for food and water security. LNG Investment Signals: Golar LNG moved ahead with a fourth FLNG unit (3.5 mtpa) tied to its Mauritania–Senegal GTA FLNG presence, reinforcing the region’s floating liquefaction momentum.

Energy & LNG Investment: Golar LNG has approved a fourth 3.5 mtpa MKII FLNG, ordering it from CIMC Raffles for delivery by end-2029, lifting its controlled liquefaction capacity by 41% to over 12 mtpa; the plan builds on its existing FLNG footprint tied to Mauritania–Senegal’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim. Mining & Jobs: West Africa’s gold boom is pushing new investment decisions, with Mauritania and Guinea seeking fresh mining capital as governments weigh stability, taxation, and turning gold wealth into jobs and infrastructure. Renewables & Industrial Skills: IHRDC has appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative for Mauritania, aiming to bring competency management and training to the country’s growing energy and mining workforce. Textiles & Local Jobs: Qatar Charity and Mauritania signed a health-sector pact, while a Canary Islands-backed “Cluster” initiative in Nouakchott trained women in fashion and entrepreneurship to strengthen Mauritania’s textile value chain and reduce risky Atlantic migration. Climate Pressure: Record July heat hit countries including Mauritania, adding strain to drought and food and water security. Regional Health Cooperation: Qatar Charity’s MoU with Mauritania targets training, health-facility support, and medical campaigns. Agriculture Trade Signals: Watermelon prices in the region collapsed after surplus production, with Mauritanian exporters cited among late-season competitors. Security Context: Sahel and Lake Chad diplomacy in Borno focused on cross-border security cooperation as terror groups expand and disrupt livelihoods.

Energy & LNG Investment: Golar LNG has approved a fourth floating LNG unit, ordering a 3.5 mtpa MKII FLNG from CIMC Raffles for delivery by end-2029, lifting its controlled liquefaction capacity by 41% to over 12 mtpa; the move follows its existing FLNG operations tied to the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project off Mauritania and Senegal. Mauritania Workforce & Skills: IHRDC appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative for Mauritania, aiming to bring competency management and training solutions to the country’s growing energy and mining sectors, including GTA LNG. Mining & Gold Market Shift: Soaring gold prices are reshaping West Africa’s mining investment, with Mauritania and Guinea seeking new capital as governments weigh regulatory stability, taxation, and infrastructure needs. Aquaculture Debate: Spain’s aquaculture push is being challenged as critics argue farmed fish can still rely on wild fish inputs, raising questions for seafood supply strategies that matter to Mauritania’s fisheries-linked economy. Health Cooperation: Mauritania’s Ministry of Health signed an MoU with Qatar Charity to support training, health facility construction and equipping, and medical campaigns. Textile & Jobs: A Canary Islands-backed “Cluster” initiative trained Mauritanian women in fashion and entrepreneurship, with a Nouakchott fashion show aimed at creating jobs and reducing risky Atlantic migration. Climate Pressure: Record July heat hit countries including Mauritania, adding strain to drought-hit communities and raising food and water security risks.

Health Cooperation: Mauritania’s Ministry of Health and Qatar Charity signed an MoU to expand training, build and equip health facilities, run medical campaigns, and support financing mechanisms. Textile & Jobs: A Canary Islands-backed “Cluster” initiative in Nouakchott trained women in creativity, entrepreneurship, and business skills for the textile sector, ending with a fashion show featuring 10 Mauritanian brands and aiming to reduce risky Atlantic migration. Energy Skills for Mauritania: IHRDC appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative, bringing competency management and training for Mauritania’s energy and mining workforce, including around the GTA LNG project. Mining & Investment Signals: ASX juniors highlighted momentum in African resources, with Aura Energy reporting progress on its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania. Climate Pressure on Food Security: UN and Copernicus-linked reporting points to record heat across the Sahel, with Mauritania among countries hitting hottest-July records, while WFP warns El Niño could worsen acute hunger in vulnerable regions. Regional Context: Nigeria called for stronger Sahel and Lake Chad security and development cooperation, explicitly linking events in places like Nouakchott to national security and economic impacts.

Climate & Food Security: New Copernicus-based reporting says nearly 900 million people across Africa’s Sahel and Sahara, plus parts of Europe and the Americas, endured the hottest July on record, with Mauritania among the Sahel countries hitting peak heat and drought stress—raising pressure on water and agriculture and feeding into wider hunger risk as El Niño threatens worse shortages. Energy & Skills for Mauritania: IHRDC appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative for Mauritania, aiming to bring competency management and training to the country’s growing energy and mining workforce, including support tied to LNG operations. Health Cooperation: Mauritania’s Ministry of Health and Qatar Charity signed an MoU to expand health-sector capacity, including training, facility construction/equipment, and medical campaigns. Textile Jobs: A Canary Islands-backed “Cluster” initiative in Nouakchott trained women in textile and entrepreneurship, culminating in a fashion show at the Spanish Embassy to help reduce risky Atlantic migration. Regional Trade & Integration Awareness: An Afrobarometer survey finds only 4% of Mauritanians have heard of AfCFTA, even as support for easier free trade rises—highlighting a major market-integration communication gap.

Health Cooperation: Mauritania’s Ministry of Health and Qatar Charity signed an MoU to support training, health-facility construction and equipment, medical campaigns, and financing mechanisms. Textile & Jobs: A Canary Islands-backed “Cluster” initiative in Nouakchott trained women in creativity, entrepreneurship and business skills for the textile sector, ending with a fashion show featuring 10 Mauritanian brands and aiming to reduce risky Atlantic migration. Energy Skills for GTA: IHRDC appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative for Mauritania, bringing competency management and e-learning to energy and mining workforce development, including around the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG value chain. Mining & Construction Progress: Kinross received an S&P upgrade to BBB (stable outlook), citing improved cash flow and debt reduction; separately, major project construction updates point to continued momentum in gold development timelines. Climate Risk to Food Security: WFP warned El Niño could push about 49 million more people into acute hunger by end-2027, with preparedness already ramping up in vulnerable countries including Mauritania. Heat Records: AFP analysis of Copernicus data flagged record July temperatures across the Sahel, including Mauritania, underscoring mounting climate pressure on agriculture and livelihoods.

Mining & Construction: Montage Gold shared Q2-2026 progress, including continued work on its hard-rock comminution circuit and momentum toward a Q2-2027 completion target. Gold Project Delivery: Kinross received an S&P upgrade to ‘BBB’ with a stable outlook, citing improved cash flow and debt reduction—supporting confidence in its wider development pipeline, including Mauritania. Energy Training for Mauritania: IHRDC appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative, bringing competency management and e-learning for Mauritania’s energy and mining workforce, aligned with growth around the GTA LNG project. Renewables Investment Signals: A UNCTAD-backed roundup of major greenfield projects put Mauritania among the continent’s biggest renewable bets, highlighting a $3.1bn renewables project. Health Sector Partnership: Mauritania’s Ministry of Health signed an MoU with Qatar Charity to expand training, health-facility construction and equipping, and medical campaigns. Textiles & Jobs: In Nouakchott, Mauritanian brands showcased work from a Canary Islands-backed textile cluster training program aimed at professionalizing fashion and reducing risky Atlantic migration. Climate & Food Security: AFP and WFP warned record July heat and strengthening El Niño could worsen hunger—WFP projects up to 49m more people facing acute food insecurity by end-2027, with Mauritania among countries already receiving anticipatory support. Security Context: Coverage highlighted Sahel terror groups expanding control near the Mauritania border, including tax collection and new “rules” imposed on civilians.

Health Partnerships: Mauritania’s Ministry of Health and Qatar Charity signed an MoU to strengthen healthcare cooperation, including training, health-facility construction and equipment, medical campaigns, and financing support, with the ministry set to operate and maintain the facilities. Energy & Skills for Industry: IHRDC appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative for Mauritania, aiming to bring competency management and training solutions to the country’s growing energy and mining workforce, including regular local visits and e-learning and instructor-led programs. Climate Risk to Food Supply: The UN World Food Programme warned that intensifying El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger by end-2027, raising the total acutely food-insecure population from 225 million to 274 million, with southern Africa and parts of East Africa among the most exposed; WFP is already ramping up anticipatory action in countries including Mauritania. Trade Awareness Gap: Afrobarometer found only 4% of Mauritanians have heard of AfCFTA, even as support for easier trade is rising across Africa—an issue for regional market integration and industrial growth. Textile Jobs & Migration Prevention: A Canary Islands-backed cluster initiative in Nouakchott trained women in fashion, entrepreneurship and textile value chains, culminating in a fashion show and targeting job creation to reduce dangerous Atlantic migration routes. Mining Investment Momentum: ASX juniors continue advancing African projects; uranium-focused Aura Energy reported progress on its Tiris project in Mauritania, highlighting ongoing interest in the country’s mineral potential.

Energy Calendar Clash: WPC Energy rescheduled its Riyadh congress to Oct 11–15, 2026, overlapping Africa Energy Week in Cape Town (Oct 12–16), raising concerns about fairness and whether African industry is being treated as an afterthought. Climate & Food Security: AFP and UN WFP warn record July heat hit Sahel countries including Mauritania, while El Niño could push up to 49 million more people into acute hunger by end-2027; WFP is ramping preparedness in at-risk countries including Mauritania. Mauritania Energy Workforce: IHRDC appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative for Mauritania, bringing competency management and training support for energy and mining workforces. Textile & Jobs: A Canary Islands-backed cluster project trained Mauritanian women in fashion and entrepreneurship, culminating in a Nouakchott fashion show aimed at boosting the textile value chain and reducing risky Atlantic migration. Health Cooperation: Mauritania’s Ministry of Health and Qatar Charity signed an MoU to support training, health facility construction/equipment, medical campaigns, and financing mechanisms. Regional Security: Nigeria’s diplomats met in Borno to deepen Sahel and Lake Chad security and trade cooperation amid cross-border threats. Maritime Links: India’s Navy chief begins a four-day Mauritius visit focused on maritime security and defence cooperation—relevant to wider Indian Ocean regional capacity building. Mining & Emissions Watch: Satellite-based research flags underreported industrial emissions, pointing to major Mauritania iron mining activity as a potential “off-the-books” source.

Climate & Food Security: AFP reports record-breaking July heat across the Sahel, including Mauritania, as Copernicus data shows multiple countries breaking monthly heat records; the World Food Programme warns El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger by end-2027, with Mauritania among countries already receiving anticipatory support. Health Cooperation: Mauritania’s Ministry of Health and Qatar Charity sign an MoU to train staff, fund and equip health facilities, and run medical campaigns, with the ministry responsible for operations and maintenance. Textile & Jobs: In Nouakchott, a Canary Islands-backed “Cluster” initiative ends with a fashion show featuring 10 Mauritanian brands and training for 40 women, aiming to professionalize the textile value chain and reduce risky Atlantic migration. Energy & Industry Finance: ASX-focused coverage highlights Aura Energy’s progress on its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania, as investors chase Africa’s mineral pipeline. Security & Community Resilience: A feature on Mauritania’s deradicalization approach spotlights state-certified Islamic female spiritual guides (mourchidates) working in prisons, schools and youth centers. Regional Diplomacy: Nigeria hosts Sahel and Lake Chad ambassadors in Borno to deepen cross-border security and trade cooperation.

Textile & Jobs: Ten Mauritanian fashion brands showcased designs in Nouakchott at the Spanish Embassy, wrapping up a Canary Islands-backed “Cluster” pilot that trained 40 women in creativity, entrepreneurship, and business skills to strengthen the textile value chain and steer talent away from risky Atlantic migration. Migration & Border Pressure: The Ceuta surge—tens of thousands crossing from Morocco into Spain in days—has reignited EU political fights over Schengen, deportation rules, and “return hub” proposals, with Mauritania repeatedly named among potential host countries for such centres. Energy & Gas (Mauritania-linked): Kosmos reported Q2 progress across its portfolio, including Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG output and continued planning for domestic gas and power links in Mauritania and Senegal. Mining & Climate Transparency: Satellite-based research flags major gaps between reported and observed emissions, pointing to an iron mine in Mauritania as a key “off-the-books” industrial source. Food Security: UN WFP warns El Niño could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger by end-2027, with anticipatory action already triggered in Mauritania. Trade Awareness: Afrobarometer finds only 4% of Mauritanians have heard of AfCFTA, even as support for easier trade rises.

El Niño & Food Security: The UN World Food Programme warns El Niño could push about 49 million more people into acute hunger by end-2027, raising the total in 45 vulnerable countries from 225 million to 274 million, with southern Africa and parts of East Africa among the hardest hit; WFP is already ramping up anticipatory action in countries including Mauritania. Mining & Finance (Mauritania): Aura Energy’s Q2 update highlights progress on its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania, including work on processing flows and talks with a major nuclear utility on equity, offtake and technical collaboration. Digital Economy (Mauritania): Oman’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) met Mauritania to expand cooperation on digital transformation and AI, aiming to help Omani firms export solutions and support smart-city, IoT and cybersecurity projects. Energy & LNG (Region): Golar’s Hilli FLNG unit left Cameroon for a long upgrade stop in Singapore before redeploying to Argentina, underscoring ongoing LNG investment and engineering cycles. Infrastructure & Trade (North Africa): Morocco’s Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway naming confirms a push to position the Atlantic corridor as a logistics gateway—relevant for regional freight flows.