AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoSecurity Watch (Mali): Insurgents claimed coordinated attacks on at least seven Malian military positions across five locations, from Anefis, Aguelhoc and Gao in the north to Sevare and Kenioroba south of Bamako; Mali’s army said forces repelled the strikes and reported casualties, while Reuters noted it couldn’t independently verify rebel claims. Trade & Industry (Mali–India): Mali and India launched an inaugural India–Mali Forum for the Promotion of Exports in Bamako to push sector deals in cotton, mining, energy, pharmaceuticals, agro-processing and more, as bilateral trade rose to about $326.6m in 2025–26 (+55%). Mining & Supply Chains (Mali): Mali temporarily blocked Moroccan trucks entering the country as attacks increasingly target freight routes feeding Bamako, turning some drivers back to reduce risks of ambushes and abductions. Diplomacy & Regional Links: Australia appointed career diplomat Keara Shaw as High Commissioner to Ghana with non-resident accreditation including Mali, citing expanded cooperation in trade, resources and climate-resilient agriculture.
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