AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOIC Leadership in Jeddah: Mauritania’s Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed was elected and sworn in as the new Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, succeeding Hissein Brahim Taha, with foreign ministers praising his long UN and crisis-management experience and pledging renewed focus on Palestine and Jerusalem. Diplomatic Outreach: The news also comes with Mauritania’s foreign minister meeting counterparts from Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, and the Maldives in Jeddah, underscoring Nouakchott’s push to deepen regional ties. Humanitarian Rescue at Sea: Mauritania’s coast guard intercepted two migrant boats in quick succession—one with 161 people (including 17 children) and another earlier with 300+—as departures from The Gambia and nearby countries continue toward the Canary Islands. Culture & Skills Investment: Mauritania and Germany signed a €35m deal in Nouakchott for vocational training, coastal biodiversity protection, and blue-economy development, linking jobs and environment for coastal communities.
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