AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLivestock & Food Systems: African ministers in Kigali pledged to scale livestock innovations and strengthen value chains, aiming to cut food import dependence and boost jobs, with Mali among the participating countries. Sahel Security & Resources: A new analysis argues the Sahel’s natural wealth—gold, uranium, oil and farmland—can either fuel conflict or become a peace and development tool, depending on governance. Mali Aviation Funding: Mali approved financing from a mining infrastructure fund to acquire two aircraft for the planned Mali Airlines fleet, linking mining revenues to transport capacity. Power & Mini-Grids: IRENA says solar PV mini-grids with battery storage are key for universal electricity access in West Africa, with Mali included in the regional outlook. Road Works Pressure (Ghana): Ghana’s Roads Minister Agbodza threatened to terminate underperforming contractors on Big Push corridors after inspections, highlighting delivery risks on major routes. Transit Logistics (Togo): Togo piloted electronic tracking for petroleum transit cargo to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, expanding SESS oversight. Governance & Controls (Nigeria): An audit flagged N1.34trn in MDAs’ irregularities, including unsupported payments and unretired cash advances. Gold Mining Watch: B2Gold reported progress toward cash-flow phase as Goose ramps up, keeping investor focus on African gold production.
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