AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFertiliser Shock for Senegal’s Farmers: With Iran war-linked supply disruptions pushing fertiliser prices up about 40%, Senegalese farmer Abou Sow is organizing a shift toward organic compost and manure from local herders, warning that chemical dependence is becoming too risky for food security. Power Reliability in the Region: NAWEC’s MD says Gambia’s electricity crisis is driven by technical issues on the OMVG regional grid, including Senegal’s generation losses and fuel-related constraints elsewhere—while local generation and solar are helping cushion outages. ECOWAS Leadership Move: Senegal has nominated retired Air Force General Birame Diop as its candidate for ECOWAS President ahead of the July 2026 summit, positioning him on peace, security and regional integration credentials. Digital Payments Growth: Flutterwave says it has processed over 1 billion transactions and moved more than $40bn in payment value, adding new licences including in Senegal. Maritime Security Angle: A Gulf of Guinea piracy turnaround is credited to Nigeria’s Deep Blue Project and regional maritime coordination—relevant to West Africa’s shipping and trade stability.
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