AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEconomic Transformation: Mali’s Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga says the next phase after five years of transition will focus on accelerating the country’s structural transformation, with more investment in energy, local processing of raw materials, infrastructure, and stronger support for education, health, youth jobs, entrepreneurship, and women’s economic independence. Mining & Investment: B2Gold reports strong Q2 2026 performance and says Mali has granted the Menankoto exploitation permit, a key step for its Fekola Regional growth plan alongside the Dandoko permit. Regional Security & Trade: Nigeria is pushing deeper Sahel and Lake Chad Basin cooperation, calling for a development compact to tackle shared security and development challenges as insecurity and cross-border pressures continue to strain economies. Policy Pushback in the Sahel: The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) rejects claims that insecurity in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger is worsening Nigeria’s security, arguing the four countries face the same enemy and warning against blaming neighbours. Human Capital: A commentary argues education should be treated as life-sustaining humanitarian support in Mali and other poly-crisis settings, not a “later” priority.
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