AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIllegal Mining: Guinea arrested 1,263 alleged gold miners in Siguiri. Mali says about 160,000 people expelled in the crackdown have crossed its border, creating a humanitarian emergency. Sahel Cooperation: Mali and Niger pledged closer security coordination and cooperation on transport, agro-industry, energy and mineral development. Power Access: A World Bank-backed regional project has connected 490 communities and brought electricity to nearly 500,000 people across Mali, Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. It continues despite Mali’s withdrawal from ECOWAS. Trade & Agriculture: Mali joined African exhibitors at a China trade fair in Yiwu, showcasing products including shea butter and handicrafts. Meanwhile, irregular rainfall disrupted sowing and crop growth in parts of Mali, while limited access to climate finance leaves small farmers struggling to adapt. Mining Investment: First Lithium received renewed Mali licence approvals, while Kobada and Gosso reported high-grade drilling results.
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