AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Efficiency: Mali’s cabinet approved draft rules to label lamps and household appliances and set energy standards for new and renovated buildings, aiming to curb electricity use and phase out inefficient products. Lithium: Chinese investment is driving Africa’s battery-mineral boom, with Mali among the continent’s emerging sources as governments push for more local processing. Cotton: Mali and India used World Cotton Day at the UN to highlight producer livelihoods, value addition and stronger market access. Transport: Mali signed a $51.5 million KAMAZ truck deal, while a new rail line is expected to carry about 10,000 passengers a day. Agriculture: Mali plans special export zones for black gram, aiming to benefit from strong market prices.
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