AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAfrican Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP): ECOWAS leaders signed a landmark intergovernmental agreement in Freetown to back the $25bn Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic gas pipeline, a nearly 6,900km hybrid offshore-onshore project meant to move up to 30 bcm of gas yearly across 13 West African countries, with 15 bcm aimed at Morocco and Europe via an existing Morocco–Spain link; the deal also sets up next steps like creating a project company in Casablanca and a Pipeline Higher Authority in Abuja, before Morocco and Mauritania sign separately. Mauritania in the energy corridor: Mauritania is named among the sovereign backers, with the pipeline route and future connections positioned to strengthen regional energy security and industrial integration. Digital affordability check: A telecom affordability report using ITU data says Mauritania has the highest cost of a standard basket of digital services relative to income in North Africa (3.67%), while Libya ranks lowest (0.76%). Critical minerals cooperation: Mauritania and the US signed a framework agreement in Nouakchott to boost critical minerals and rare earth supply chains, attract investment, and expand processing and technical exchange. Business tourism boost: The IFC committed up to $15m to expand Mauritania’s Sheraton Nouakchott Hotel, supporting business travel and local supplier growth.
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