AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoTelecom Connectivity: The Via Africa submarine cable system is set to link Europe to Africa along the Atlantic coast, with planned landing points including Senegal, and partners such as Sonatel and Orange in the consortium. Port & Fisheries Enforcement: A new report says illegal shark finning is being repeatedly landed at Dakar port by dozens of Chinese and Taiwanese longline tuna vessels, raising pressure on maritime monitoring and compliance. Mining & Investment: Thor Explorations’ Segilola mine performance highlights West Africa momentum, while the company says talks with Senegal on the Douta mining convention are aimed at a final investment decision this quarter. Energy Transition & Power Reliability: Senegal’s regional energy picture is in focus as Nawec-linked reporting points to overloaded feeders, faulty transformers, and reduced imports from Senegal as drivers of recurring outages in The Gambia’s Greater Banjul Area and Brikama. Climate & Health Capacity: African scientists and policymakers launched a climate-health research partnership in Accra, including Senegal, to generate evidence for government action on climate-driven health risks. Trade Promotion: NEPC is pushing for fresh funding for the ECOWAS trade promotion network, with Dakar hosting the network’s AGM and Senegal featuring in the regional trade push.
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