AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSovereignty & Governance: A new “Decoupling Sovereignty Index” argues state failure in the Sahel is less about weak institutions and more about a growing gap between formal authority and real control, sustained by “Money, Land, and Mind.” Mining & Gold Markets: Ghana’s small-scale miners reportedly overtook large operators in 2025, with output boosted by better gold trading records—while the sector warns that a sliding-scale royalty could chill investment. Mali Security & Mining Output: Resolute Mining’s gold production is under pressure as disruptions tied to attacks on Mali’s ruling junta-linked security environment continue. Sahel Humanitarian Crisis: Nearly 50 Nigeriens died of thirst after a truck traveling from Mali to Niger broke down in the Sahara; survivors walked to alert authorities, and the route is also used by workers heading to artisanal mining sites. Energy Infrastructure: Algeria, Nigeria and Niger launched a new phase to advance the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline’s Algerian section, aiming to move 20–30 bcm of gas annually once completed. Regional Diplomacy: Benin’s new president begins reshaping ties by visiting Niger and Burkina Faso, signaling a potential shift in how West Africa’s blocs align.
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