AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMali Mining Outlook: Mali’s industrial gold output is forecast to stay under 60 metric tons a year through 2029, with the mines ministry plan projecting 43.2 tons (2026), 51.2 (2027), 57 (2028) and 50 (2029), as reforms and disputes continue to weigh on production and investor sentiment. Security & Conflict: Open-source reporting says Shahed-136-type kamikaze drones were used in northern Mali, with geolocated strikes in Inafarak (July 12) and Talahandak (July 17), pointing to likely Russian manufacture and deeper external support. Energy, Jobs & Skills: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI ordered the handover of the Mohammed VI Vocational Training Complex in Bamako for construction/public works and hospitality, tourism and foodservice—aiming to train nearly 1,000 youths per year across 21 programs. Climate Risk for Industry: The AfDB warns a potential “super” El Niño could cut GDP across affected African countries by 1%–2% (about $10bn–$20bn) while worsening drought, floods, and food insecurity—pressuring agriculture and infrastructure. Regional Business Links: Morocco and Mali business groups relaunched the Morocco-Mali Business Council, targeting deals in agrifood, mining, telecoms, banking, infrastructure and renewables.
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