AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMali Mining Watch: B2Gold says Mali has granted its Malian subsidiary the Menankoto exploitation permit (issued Aug 7), unlocking Fekola Regional development near the existing Fekola Mine and supporting output growth into 2028+ under Mali’s 2023 Mining Code. West Africa Gold Market: New reporting highlights Ghana’s gold surge—record output and export earnings—widening the gap with Mali and Burkina Faso, while also noting Mali’s and Burkina Faso’s tighter state control as governments seek more mining revenue. Sahel Security & Air Links: A new analysis using flight-tracking data claims Russian state-aligned forces in the Central Sahel relied on at least 75 flights touching Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger between Jan 2025 and Jul 2026, raising questions for regional logistics. Counterterror Brief: The UN warns AQIS may try to exploit Bangladesh to set up cells, noting the threat level intensified in the Sahel and South Asia. Food & Climate Pressure: A resilience-focused piece flags worsening hunger in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger as climate shocks strain farming and food systems.
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