AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMigration Crackdown: Morocco has launched mass deportations of sub-Saharan migrants trying to reach Europe, with reports of 100+ arrests a day since mid-April, detentions near Fnideq–Belyounech, and forced transfers toward the Algerian border; the EU is deepening cooperation with Rabat under its migration “externalization” push ahead of a June Pact on Migration and Asylum. Carbon Pricing Push: The World Bank says global carbon pricing raised a record $107 billion in 2025, with nearly 30% of emissions now covered by direct carbon prices—new systems including Mauritania. Digital Welfare in the Sahel: A Lomé workshop is bringing together West and Central African states (including Mauritania) to modernize social benefit payments with interoperable, digital systems. Tourism Interest: Despite insecurity, desert expedition demand is rising, with Mauritania seeing more attention as visa reforms and online applications open access. AI for Africa: An “AI century” manifesto argues Africa’s edge will come from citizen-based productivity and SME-led growth.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.