AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMining Investment: Fortuna Mining says its Diamba Sud Gold Project feasibility study for Senegal is “economically robust,” targeting an after-tax NPV5% of $1bn and IRR of 60% (at $3,500/oz), with a 1-year payback, and flags a path to a final investment decision after Senegal’s mining permit process. Workplace Safety Tech: Cannabix Technologies announces its first BreathLogix alcohol screening device deployment in Africa via a Senegal-based distributor serving regional mining sites, using automated pre-shift checks with identity capture and alerts to supervisors. Energy Access & Industry: The World Bank’s Mission 300 progress report says electrification is accelerating—Tanzania, Ethiopia and Nigeria lead—while eight countries still record zero new connections under the programme, underscoring the scale of Senegal-relevant power access gaps. Digital Regulation for Trade: PURA and ARTP sign an MoU to strengthen cross-border telecom and postal regulation, aiming to speed up implementation on connectivity, roaming, spectrum coordination, cybersecurity, consumer protection and e-commerce. Food & Agribusiness: The World Bank urges coordinated action to boost West Africa’s rice productivity and processing, noting the region still imports large volumes despite local production potential—an industrial opportunity for Senegal’s rice value chain. Manufacturing & Jobs: Damm reports €2.01bn revenue for 2025 and highlights its Senegal soft-drinks production facility as part of its international expansion push.
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