AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMali Security: At least 10 Malian soldiers were killed in an attack on a military base in San, with forces reinforcing security and launching searches as militants linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS continue striking outposts across central regions. Women’s Time & Food Security (Bamako): In Sicoro-Sourakabougou, solar-powered millet mills are cutting hours of unpaid cereal processing for women, while training in cooperative management and hygiene helps them sell at better prices, hire workers, and expand income—boosting participation in community health activities. Mining & Permits (Fekola, Mali): B2Gold says the State of Mali has granted the Menankoto exploitation permit, a near-term growth step for the Fekola complex, following approvals for underground mining and ongoing governance talks. Climate & Health (Regional): A new study warns climate change could shift malaria into cooler highlands, with Kenya expected to see higher transmission—an early warning for wider East and southern Africa. Plastic Pollution (Outside Mali): Gujarat, India launched a plastic waste buy-back project around the Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary to curb wetland pollution and protect biodiversity. West Africa Economy: ECOWAS is pushing toward a single Eco currency by 2027, but the plan faces sovereignty and macroeconomic hurdles.
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