AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMali Mining Stability: Canada’s Barrick Mining has signed a new collective bargaining agreement with unions at its Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine, easing a looming strike after workers’ demands on overtime, mission expenses and labour agreements were addressed. Sahel Security & Drones: A new analysis shows Mali is among Africa’s top military drone importers, using Turkish Bayraktar systems and heavier Akıncı drones in the Sahel, as drone demand remains dominated by the Russia-Ukraine war. Russia-Mali Economic Ties: On UNGA sidelines, Russia’s Sergey Lavrov met Mali’s Abdoulaye Diop to push trade, investment and coordination on peace and stability in Mali and the wider Sahara-Sahel. Health Systems Focus: “Future Health” brought Mali and other countries to UNGA to push prevention-led health system transformation, backed by population data, prevention financing and stronger delivery capacity. Trade & Consumer Goods: Algerian group Condor shipped electronics and household appliances in containers to Mali for the first time, routing via Mauritania to reach Bamako.
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