AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoYuan Push in Africa: Libya’s central bank talks with China’s PBoC are moving Libyan banks toward the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), aiming for direct yuan trade payments and faster cross-border transfers; Libya also plans “panda bonds” to fund reconstruction, while Zambia already collects taxes and royalties from Chinese mining in yuan. Mauritania Tech & Agri Spotlight: The 5th Mauritanian International Date Festival opened in Atar with 245 exhibitors across 76 pavilions, plus a scientific symposium on agricultural technologies and post-harvest innovation—showing UAE-Mauritania momentum for sustainable farming and food security. Aquaculture Reality Check: Spain’s Nueva Pescanova shelved its industrial octopus farm near Las Palmas citing “business and regulatory” reasons, reigniting debate over whether hard-to-farm species can be produced responsibly. Climate Shock for Mauritania: Copernicus-based analysis says record July heat hit regions home to ~900 million people, with Mauritania among Sahel countries breaking monthly temperature records. Energy Skills in Mauritania: IHRDC appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative to bring competency management and training solutions to Mauritania’s energy and mining workforce.
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