AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Finance & Inclusion (Senegal): A new deep-dive highlights how Senegal’s mobile money and fintech have pulled millions into the formal financial system, turning payments into a backbone for entrepreneurship and regional trade, with Dakar at the center of the ecosystem. Water Security (UN Water Conference): Senegal and the UAE are pushing for “implementation” at this year’s UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi, arguing water must move back to the top of policy because it underpins food, energy, health, and economic growth. Agri-Industry (Senegal): Senegal is prioritizing seed production to strengthen food sovereignty, aiming to boost yields and resilience for farmers. Maritime & Fisheries (Dakar port): Reports accuse Dakar’s port of being a hotspot for illegal shark fin landings tied to longline tuna vessels, raising pressure on enforcement and conservation. Energy & Infrastructure (Senegal-linked): A proposed Via Africa submarine cable system would connect Europe to Africa along the Atlantic route, including Senegal, with Sonatel among the consortium partners. Mining (West Africa): Thor Explorations points to strong gold output at Segilola and ongoing discussions with Senegal on a mining convention.
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