AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMali Mining Crackdown: Mali’s government says it has created a new Office of Precious Substances to centralize and oversee gold and other precious-mineral trade, aiming to curb massive undeclared exports blamed for billions in lost revenue. Sahel Justice Rift: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have started the legal process to withdraw from the ICC, with rights groups warning it could deepen impunity for crimes against civilians. Security Update (Mali): The Malian army announced it dismantled two armed-group bases in the Baoulé and Soussan forests, after finding training camps and logistics left behind by fighters. Flood Risk Across West Africa: Heavy rains have killed dozens in the coastal countries (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin), with millions at risk as more downpours are forecast. Tech & Jobs (Mali-relevant region): Google Play launched an equity-free Indie Games Fund for Africa, backing small studios across 32 countries to scale and reach global audiences.
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