AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSenegal Governance & Security: Gambia’s information minister says President Barrow accepted the resignation of former CDS Lieutenant General Ousman Gomez’s predecessor, after allegations by Modou Saine; an independent inquiry is ordered and Acting CDS Major General Ousman Gomez has taken over. Senegal Health & Agriculture: Senegal is battling a worsening Rift Valley fever outbreak, with a nationwide multisector campaign pushing mosquito control, livestock vaccination and public education, while warning against self-medication. West Africa Power & Utilities: NAWEC’s debt claims are being debated after reports tied its power crisis to liabilities with Senelec; official sources cited a lower Nawec-to-Senelec figure (~US$37m) plus additional regional electricity debts. Africa Energy Access: AfDB launched the Mission 300 Progress Tracker (MapAfrica) to monitor electricity expansion, listing active projects including Senegal and tracking millions already connected. Senegal Industry Angle (Regional): Mali’s Syama gold mine faces production pressure from security-linked logistics disruptions, a reminder of how instability hits mining supply chains. Water & Finance: FAB partnered with Water.org and WaterEquity to expand safe water and sanitation financing via local lenders and affordable loans. World Cup Business (Senegal-linked): With France vs Senegal at MetLife Stadium, New York is planning for major transport pressure as fans and commuters converge on Penn Station.
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