AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMauritania’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.
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