AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Economy: Oman’s OCCI joined an official visit to Mauritania to boost cooperation on digital transformation and AI, with talks on smart cities, IoT and cybersecurity. Migration Policy: Italy is pushing an EU-wide plan for “Albania-model” migrant return hubs in “safe third countries,” with Mauritania listed among potential hosts, while Armenia denies any proposal for a detention center. Visa Rules: The US made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, with bonds up to $20,000 for selected B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries, including Mauritania—another financial hurdle for travel and business links. Water & Power Protests: Across the Arab world and Sahel, people are taking to the streets over drinking water, irrigation and electricity shortages, including demonstrations reaching as far as Nouakchott. Culture & Society: A report highlights forced begging of Senegalese Qur’anic students (talibés), underscoring how religion, poverty and exploitation collide. Regional Context: The Ceuta crisis and wider migration tensions continue to dominate European headlines, shaping policy debates that also ripple into Mauritania’s neighborhood.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
