AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMauritania’s anti-extremism model: Female state-certified spiritual guides (mourchidates) are being used in prisons, schools and youth centers to counter radical messaging and steer young people toward mainstream Islamic learning. Digital public infrastructure: UNDP says blockchain is moving from pilots to broader deployment as part of digital public infrastructure, focusing on governance, interoperability and trust (including decentralized identity and payments). Mining and tech investment: Aura Energy reports progress on its uranium-focused Tiris project in Mauritania, advancing processing work and partnerships tied to nuclear utility interest. 5G rollout watch (region): Ookla finds Tunisia’s 5G speeds eased after launch as traffic rose; it also notes operators in Libya and Mauritania have begun rolling out 5G. Data centers (region): A new ranking highlights Morocco’s surge in certified data center construction, while stressing that “constructed” resilience certification matters most. Climate monitoring: Satellite checks suggest some northern Africa oil and gas and even major mines may be emitting more CO2 than official records show, including a large iron mine in Mauritania. Digital economy cooperation: OCCI’s Mauritania visit targets AI, smart cities, IoT and cybersecurity partnerships to help Omani firms expand regionally. Immigration policy shift (US): The US makes a visa bond programme permanent, potentially affecting many African travelers with refundable deposits up to $20,000.
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