AGP Executive Report

Critical Minerals Deal: Mauritania and the USA signed a framework cooperation agreement in Nouakchott to strengthen critical minerals and rare earth supply chains, support extraction and processing, and share technical expertise. Public Health Intelligence: Africa CDC and AU member states advanced a behavioural intelligence and infodemic management framework, with Mauritania among participating countries, aiming to improve coordinated public-health decisions. Food & Health Tech in Agriculture: Senegal’s rice paddies are being tested with fish to cut schistosomiasis by having fish eat disease-carrying snails while boosting yields—an approach relevant to the Mauritania border region. Space & Earth Monitoring: NASA imagery highlighted a massive West Africa dust plume over Mali drifting toward the Atlantic, with Mauritania’s El Djouf region flagged as a key dust source. Local Science & Research Claims: A new, not-yet-peer-reviewed theory again claims the Great Pyramid’s dimensions encode astronomical and mathematical knowledge—more science debate than proven breakthrough. Culture & Knowledge Exchange: Mauritania’s culture minister met ALESCO’s director general to discuss cooperation, while Nouakchott hosted the 39th Prophet’s Biography conference focused on managing diversity. Security & Human Impact: Amnesty reports Malian survivors in exile in Mauritania describe armed groups forcing displacement and imposing rule.

Mauritania & Public Health Tech: Africa CDC and AU member states, including Mauritania, advanced a Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework to help countries use community and information signals for faster public-health decisions, with a continental package covering strategy, digital/data architecture and a rollout roadmap. Space & Earth Observation: NASA shared a striking view of a massive West Africa dust plume over Mali drifting toward the Atlantic, linking it to haboob activity and highlighting Mauritania–Mali dust sources like El Djouf. Energy & Industry: RAMINVEST HOLDING said it is moving Wompou Gold Project in Mauritania into first-pass drilling after assays up to 50.14 g/t and defined six priority targets, using arsenic as a pathfinder for target selection. Digital Governance: A Kenya government vehicle tracking system aims to log state fleets in real time—fuel, mileage and maintenance—echoing a wider West Africa push to stop “untracked” public assets. Science Debate (Global): A new, not-yet-peer-reviewed theory claims the Great Pyramid’s dimensions encode astronomical cycles, sparking fresh interest in how ancient math and astronomy might be preserved in monuments. Sports Medicine (Regional): Mauritania joined a Doha seminar for Arab military sports medicine, focused on fitness, readiness and cooperation across armed forces. Women & Digital Access (Regional): ICESCO’s conference in Nouakchott examined how women leaders can expand access and skills in the digital field.

Mauritania in Focus: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani opened the 39th session of the “Mokhtar Ould Daddah” International Conference on the Prophet’s Biography in Nouakchott, bringing together Mauritanian officials, scholars and diplomats to discuss “Managing Diversity and Differences” and strengthening common ground. Regional Health & Training: Mauritania joined the fifth Arab Military Seminar on Sports Medicine in Doha, a 16-country meeting aimed at improving military fitness and boosting cooperation between military medical academies and sports departments. Space & Earth Observation: NASA imagery highlighted a massive West African dust plume over Mali drifting toward the Atlantic, with researchers linking the event to haboob activity and noting key dust sources including Mauritania’s El Djouf region. Energy & Industry: RAMINVEST HOLDING advanced Mauritania’s Wompou Gold Project, defining six first-pass drill targets after assays up to 50.14 g/t gold. Science Debate (Global): An independent researcher renewed claims that the Great Pyramid’s exterior measurements encode astronomical and mathematical cycles, though the work remains unreviewed.

Space & Earth Observation: NASA shared a Sept. 5, 2026 image of a massive dust plume over Mali, likely linked to a haboob, with particles drifting toward the Atlantic—highlighting Mauritania’s role in West Africa’s dust belt. Ancient Science Buzz: Independent researcher Sefy Levy claims the Great Pyramid’s exterior dimensions encode astronomical cycles and math (moon, Sirius, pi/golden ratio), but the work is on SSRN/Zenodo and not peer reviewed. Energy & Industry: RAMINVEST HOLDING says its Wompou Gold Project in Mauritania is moving to first-pass drilling after assays up to 50.14 g/t and six priority targets (T-01 to T-06). Digital & Governance: A West Africa-focused report highlights the push to track public vehicles with real-time digital systems to cut fuel waste and improve accountability. Health & Society: Mauritania’s digital empowerment for women gets a spotlight via an ICESCO-linked conference on women leaders in the digital field. Maritime Security: Morocco joins multinational “Phoenix Express-2026” drills in Tunisia, using shared real-time data to counter illegal activity and protect sea lanes.

Space & Climate Monitoring: NASA’s Terra/MODIS captured a massive West Africa dust plume over Mali on Sept. 5, with particles drifting toward the Atlantic as the region’s dust season winds down, linked to haboob activity. Local Science & Research: Mauritania’s University of Nouakchott opened an International Conference on Energy and Future Cities, bringing together 70+ researchers to discuss clean energy and how cities can cut pollution. Energy Transition & Finance: Mauritania’s Petroleum and Energy Minister joined a Houston roundtable on financing the energy transition, highlighting green hydrogen plans and the need to solve major logistics barriers. Mining Tech (Mauritania): RAMINVEST HOLDING advanced gold exploration at the Wompou Project after assays up to 50.14 g/t, defining six first-pass drill targets (T-01 to T-06) and using arsenic as a pathfinder. Digital Governance (Regional): A Kenya-led push to track government fleets via a centralized digital system spotlights a wider West/East Africa problem: vehicle and fuel use often goes unmeasured. Maritime Security: Morocco participated in Exercise Phoenix Express-2026, using shared real-time data and joint drills to detect and deter illegal activity at sea. Public Health & Digital Inclusion: ICESCO-backed efforts in Mauritania focus on empowering women leaders in the digital field, aiming to expand access and skills.

Space & Earth Observation: NASA’s Terra/MODIS captured a huge West African dust plume over Mali on Sept. 5, 2026, likely linked to a haboob, with particles drifting toward the Atlantic—highlighting Mauritania’s role in regional dust sources like El Djouf. Security & Trade Risks: A Russian-flagged, US/EU/UK-sanctioned cargo ship, Lady Mariia, was hit by drones off Africa on Sept. 6, raising fears that the Russia-Ukraine conflict could spill into African coastal routes. Archaeology Meets Math Claims: Independent researcher Sefy Levy says Great Pyramid exterior measurements encode astronomical cycles and constants, but the work is not peer reviewed—so it’s more speculative “memory hypothesis” than settled science. Local Tech for Accountability: Kenya announced a digital Government Vehicle Management System to track state fleets in real time—an approach Mauritania and neighbors could watch as a model for reducing waste. Energy & Industry: Mauritania’s RAMINVEST HOLDING advanced Wompou Gold exploration after assays up to 50.14 g/t and defined six first-pass drill targets. Digital Skills for Women: ICESCO-backed conference in Mauritania focused on boosting women’s access to the digital industry and sharing best practices. Clean Energy Research: Nouakchott hosted the International Conference on Energy and Future Cities, bringing researchers together on clean energy for urban use.

Great Pyramid “Code” Claim: Independent researcher Sefy Levy says the Great Pyramid’s exterior dimensions form a numerical system tied to moon, stars and math, but the paper on SSRN/Zenodo is not peer reviewed, so Egyptology treats it as speculative. Mauritania Energy & Research: Nouakchott hosted the 10th International Conference on Energy and Future Cities, bringing together regional and international experts on clean energy for urban use. Gold Exploration in Mauritania: RAMINVEST HOLDING advanced Wompou with first-pass drill testing targets T-01 to T-06 after assays up to 50.14 g/t gold, using arsenic as a pathfinder. Women in Digital Fields: Mauritania’s First Lady opened an ICESCO conference on empowering women leaders in the digital sector, aiming to boost access and skills across the Islamic world. Sahel Aid Coordination: A SIPRI policy brief argues donors should fund coordinated humanitarian-development-peace outcomes rather than working in separate silos, citing Mauritania and neighbors in the Sahel Resilience Partnership. Public Health & Misinformation: Africa CDC highlights the danger of rumors during outbreaks, pointing to how misinformation can trigger deadly incidents.

Mauritania Energy & Research: The University of Nouakchott’s Faculty of Science and Technology opened an international conference on “Energy and Future Cities,” bringing together 70+ professors and researchers to discuss clean energy for urban life. Gold Exploration in Mauritania: RAMINVEST HOLDING advanced its Wompou Gold Project with first-pass drill testing targets T-01 to T-06 after sampling returned assays up to 50.14 g/t gold, supported by arsenic-gold correlation work. Energy Transition Funding: Mauritania’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy joined a Houston roundtable on financing the energy transition, highlighting green hydrogen plans and the need to mobilize funding and solve logistics hurdles. Digital Skills for Women: Mauritania’s First Lady oversaw an ICESCO-backed conference on empowering women leaders in the digital field, focused on improving access to the digital industry and sharing best practices. Science & Space Curiosity (Global): A new, not-yet-peer-reviewed theory claims the Great Pyramid’s measurements encode astronomical and mathematical cycles—an attention-grabber for science readers, even if it’s speculative. Environment & Climate (Regional): NASA imagery and reporting highlighted a major West African dust storm, with Mauritania and Mali flagged as key dust sources.

Mauritania Tech & Science Roundup: Archaeology Meets Math: A new, not-yet-peer-reviewed theory claims the Great Pyramid of Giza encodes a numerical “memory” tied to lunar and stellar cycles, sparking fresh debate on how ancient Egyptians may have embedded astronomy into the monument’s proportions. Local Earth Science: Mauritania’s Richat Structure (Eye of the Sahara) is back in focus as a major natural feature seen clearly from space, with researchers pointing to its ring geology and long-running origin questions. Energy & Industry: Mauritania’s energy transition stays in the spotlight as the Minister of Petroleum and Energy discusses financing for fair, equitable clean power—especially green hydrogen—while regional gas leaders push from discovery to commercialization ahead of major forums. Gold Exploration: RAMINVEST HOLDING advances drilling planning at Mauritania’s Wompou Gold Project after assays reported up to 50.14 g/t and six priority targets for first-pass testing. Digital Skills for Women: ICESCO-related events highlight efforts to expand women’s access to the digital field, with Mauritania’s leadership involved in conference work. Culture & Research Links: Mauritania’s higher education minister meets an Italian delegation to strengthen cooperation in higher education and scientific research.

Energy & Climate Policy: Mauritania’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy joined a Houston roundtable on financing a fair energy transition, highlighting green hydrogen plans and the need to unlock funding and solve logistics. Research & Education: The 10th International Conference on Energy and Future Cities opened in Nouakchott, bringing together regional and international experts to discuss clean energy for urban life. Gold Exploration: RAMINVEST HOLDING advanced Mauritania’s Wompou Gold Project after sampling returned up to 50.14 g/t gold and defined six priority drill targets (T-01 to T-06). Public Health Tech: Africa CDC advanced a continental Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, with Mauritania among six countries validating how social and community data can guide outbreak and immunisation decisions. Digital Inclusion for Women: In Nouakchott, the First Lady oversaw an ICESCO conference on empowering women leaders in the digital field, focused on access to the digital industry and sharing best practices. Science in the Sky: NASA Earth Observatory captured a massive West African dust storm over Mali, with Mauritania’s El Djouf region flagged as a major dust source. Governance & Accountability Tech: West African governments are moving toward tracking public vehicles digitally, aiming to curb fuel waste and misuse. Maritime Security: Morocco took part in multinational Exercise Phoenix Express-2026 in Tunisia, using shared real-time data to detect and deter illegal activities at sea.

Digital Governance: Kenya announced a Government Vehicle Management System, a centralised digital platform to track state vehicles in real time—drivers, fuel use, mileage and maintenance—aiming to stop the long-standing “hand out and forget” fleet problem seen across parts of West and East Africa. Mining & Geoscience: RAMINVEST HOLDING says its Wompou Gold Project in Mauritania is moving to first-pass drilling after sampling returned up to 50.14 g/t gold and defined six priority drill targets (T-01 to T-06), using arsenic-gold correlation to guide the next phase. Science & Research in Mauritania: The University of Nouakchott’s Faculty of Science and Technology launched an international conference on energy and future cities, bringing together regional and international researchers to discuss clean energy for urban use. Public Health Data: Africa CDC and participating countries, including Mauritania, advanced a Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework to better use community and information signals for outbreak response and health service uptake. Energy Transition Finance: Mauritania’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy joined a GasTech roundtable in Houston focused on funding an equitable energy transition, highlighting Mauritania’s green hydrogen ambitions. Regional Tech & Security: Morocco joined Exercise Phoenix Express-2026 in Tunisia, using integrated land-and-sea operations to share real-time maritime data and counter illegal activities.

Mauritania Energy & Research: The 10th International Conference on Energy and Future Cities opened in Nouakchott, bringing together 70+ professors and researchers to discuss clean energy and how cities can cut pollution. Public Health Data for Outbreaks: Africa CDC and six countries, including Mauritania, advanced a Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework to better use community feedback and social information in disease response. Energy Transition Funding: Mauritania’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy joined a Houston roundtable on financing a fair energy transition, highlighting Mauritania’s green hydrogen push and the need to unlock investment. Digital Skills for Women: ICESCO’s conference on empowering women leaders in the digital field was supervised in Nouakchott by the First Lady, focusing on access to the digital industry and best practices. Regional Gas Momentum: Coverage points to the MSGBC Basin moving from discovery to delivery, with the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project (Senegal–Mauritania) already producing gas and LNG and supporting new domestic markets. Coastal Climate Pressure: A Harvard study warns West African coastlines are eroding fast—up to 30 feet per year—raising questions about whether hard coastal defenses help one community by harming another. Maritime Security Tech: Morocco joined the multinational “Phoenix Express-2026” exercise in Tunisia, using shared real-time data and joint drills to detect and deter illegal activity at sea.

Energy Transition Funding: Mauritania’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy joined a Houston roundtable on financing a fair energy transition, highlighting green hydrogen plans and the need to unlock investment while tackling shared logistics. Digital Skills for Women: Nouakchott hosted an ICESCO-backed international conference on empowering women leaders in the digital field, with the First Lady calling for stronger access to the digital industry and shared best practices. Research & Clean Energy: The University of Nouakchott’s Faculty of Science and Technology opened an international conference on energy and future cities, bringing together regional researchers to discuss clean energy for urban use. Public Health Data for Outbreaks: Africa CDC advanced a continental behavioural intelligence and infodemic management framework, with Mauritania among countries validating how community and information signals can guide outbreak and immunisation decisions. Gas Project Execution: The MSGBC Basin focus shifted to scaling gas and LNG across West Africa, spotlighting Mauritania–Senegal’s GTA progress and next steps for regional gas hubs. Higher Education Cooperation: Mauritania’s Higher Education Minister met an Italian delegation to strengthen collaboration in higher education and scientific research. Women’s Health Access: A new mobile Women’s Health Van initiative launched to bring products, education, and healthcare support directly into underserved communities.

Sahel Aid Coordination: A SIPRI brief says Sahel resilience efforts fail when humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding programmes run in silos, urging donors to fund collective outcomes across Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. Energy Transition Funding: Mauritania’s Petroleum and Energy Minister joined a GasTech-linked roundtable in Houston, calling for fair financing to scale green hydrogen and renewables, while flagging shared logistics hurdles. Digital Skills for Women: In Nouakchott, the First Lady opened an ICESCO conference on empowering women leaders in the digital field, focusing on access to the digital industry and sharing best practices. Clean Energy Research in Nouakchott: The University of Nouakchott’s Faculty of Science and Technology launched an international conference on clean energies and future cities, bringing together regional and international researchers. Public Health Data for Outbreaks: Africa CDC advanced a continental behavioural intelligence and infodemic management framework, with Mauritania among countries validating how social and community information can guide health decisions. Gas Market Execution: Coverage highlights the MSGBC Basin shift from discoveries to delivery, spotlighting the GTA project’s first gas/LNG milestones and investor focus for regional LNG and infrastructure.

Energy Transition Finance: Mauritania’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mohamed Ould Khaled, joined a GasTech roundtable in Houston on funding a fair energy transition, urging support for Mauritania’s green hydrogen plans and citing the country’s stability and renewable potential. Digital Skills for Women: In Nouakchott, the First Lady Dr. Mariem Fadhel Dah opened an ICESCO-backed international conference on empowering women leaders in the digital field, focusing on access to digital industry and sharing best practices. Public Health Preparedness: Africa CDC convened a North Africa workshop in Nouakchott where the Sahrawi Republic took part in plans to strengthen and harmonize regional surveillance and laboratory networks, improve national lab support, and boost information sharing for faster epidemic response. Energy & Cities Research: The University of Nouakchott launched the 10th International Conference on Energy and Future Cities, bringing together researchers to discuss clean energy for urban futures. Higher Education Cooperation: Mauritania’s Higher Education Minister Yacoub Ould Moine met an Italian delegation to deepen collaboration in higher education and scientific research. Tech & Health Data: Africa CDC also advanced a continental behavioural intelligence and infodemic management framework, with Mauritania among participating countries to improve how public health decisions use community and information signals.

Diplomacy: Mauritania’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug met Saudi Deputy FM Engineer Waleed Bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji in Cairo, reviewing bilateral ties and regional issues. Public Health Tech: Africa CDC is pushing a Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, with Mauritania among six countries validating how to turn community and information signals into outbreak decisions. Health Emergency Response: The Sahrawi Republic joined an Africa CDC workshop in Nouakchott to harmonize regional surveillance and laboratory networks, strengthen national lab support, and improve information sharing. Energy & Cities Research: Nouakchott hosted the 10th International Conference on Energy and Future Cities, bringing together researchers on clean energy for urban use. Higher Education & Science: Mauritania’s Higher Education Minister Yacoub Ould Moine met an Italian delegation to expand cooperation in higher education and scientific research. Connectivity Costs: A Broadband Genie study ranked the UK 46th globally for average mobile broadband cost at $0.27 per 1GB, a reminder of how pricing affects access to digital services. Security Cooperation: Mauritania’s National Security DG Mohamed Lahritani met the UAE drug enforcement chair to boost anti-drug and cross-border crime coordination using modern tools and shared intelligence.