AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMauritania Energy Skills: IHRDC named IDM Industries as its in-country representative for Mauritania, bringing competency management, e-learning, and instructor-led training to the country’s energy and mining workforce, including support tied to the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG ecosystem. Climate & Heat Risk: AFP analysis of Copernicus data says record July temperatures hit regions home to about 900 million people worldwide, with nearly 400 million affected in Africa—Sahel countries including Mauritania among those breaking monthly heat records. Space & Skywatching: A Jordanian astronomy group says a partial solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the Maghreb, including Mauritania, while warning viewers to use certified eclipse glasses; the same update highlights a 6-planet alignment and an ISS transit for the region. Data & Connectivity: Ookla reports Tunisia’s 5G speeds eased after launch, and notes operators in Mauritania have begun rolling out 5G services—useful context for regional network upgrades. Carbon Tracking: A study comparing satellite observations with official reporting flags possible undercounting of emissions from industrial sites, naming a large iron mine in Mauritania as a major gap. Deradicalization in Mauritania: Reporting highlights Mauritania’s use of state-certified female spiritual guides (mourchidates) deployed in prisons and youth spaces to counter extremist recruitment with theological counseling.
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