AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoECOWAS Appointments: ECOWAS leaders approved new statutory posts for 2026–2030, including five commissioners, five judges for the ECOWAS Court of Justice, an Auditor-General, and the Director-General of the West African Health Organisation—names include Awa Bah (Gambia) and Henrietta Didigu (Nigeria) among the judges. Regional Energy Deal: The African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) got a major push as ECOWAS member states signed the Intergovernmental Agreement, linking West Africa’s gas resources to demand centres and stretching toward Morocco and Europe. Mauritania–Senegal Trade Pressure: Morocco reopened onion exports to African markets, but tomatoes and potatoes remain restricted; logistics are being rerouted through the Rosso border crossing, where congestion and limited ferry capacity are hitting freight flows between Mauritania and Senegal. Western Sahara on Screen: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has reignited debate over filming in occupied Western Sahara, with critics saying it normalizes Morocco’s control while Sahrawi voices face restrictions. Music Spotlight: AFRIMMA returns after two years with nominees led by Davido (five nods), followed by Burna Boy, Black Sherif and Diamond Platnumz (four each), with the awards and festival set for Sept 12 in Dallas. Immersive Arts: Venice Immersive unveiled 68 XR projects, including work featuring Mauritanian director Abderrahmane Sissako.
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