AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHumanitarian Crisis in the Sahel: The UN says about 24 million people across the Sahel need urgent help as violence, displacement, and climate shocks worsen conditions in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Niger, northern Cameroon, and northeast Nigeria—with schools and health centres forced to close and funding at its lowest level in a decade. Power for West Africa: The World Bank reports progress under its West Africa power programme, building 4,000+ km of transmission lines across the West African Power Pool (including Mali) and helping millions gain electricity access. Mining Expo in Accra: Ministers from Mali, Ghana, and Nigeria will speak at the 19th WAMPEX on responsible mining and power, with sessions on ESG, critical minerals, traceability, and community development. Mali’s Gold Under Fire: A report links JNIM attacks on a Chinese-run gold mine near Bamako to a wider “war economy” that finances insurgency through control of the informal gold sector. Sahara Dust Alert: Dust from the Sahara is expected to affect parts of the Americas, bringing hazy skies and respiratory irritation risks. Waste Trade & Pollution Governance: An opinion piece argues for stronger implementation of hazardous waste rules in Africa, pushing for better alignment between Basel and regional action.
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