AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDust & Climate Watch: NASA imagery shows a massive dust plume swallowing much of Mali on Sept. 5, then drifting west toward the Atlantic—linked to haboob-style storms and the region’s seasonal dust cycle. Sahel Security & Environment: CNN reports about 15 Ukrainian drone specialists operating in northern Mali, training rebel forces in drone warfare as part of a wider Russia–Ukraine contest that now spills into Sahel deserts. Energy & Power Costs: Burkina Faso approved a 104.175 billion CFA energy programme to expand electricity networks and reach 70% electrification by 2030, but the plan is shadowed by unpaid arrears and strained sector finances. Circular Economy Push (Regional Signal): India’s World Circular Economy Forum 2026 is set for Sept. 15–16 in Gujarat, spotlighting reuse, refurbishment and recycling—useful context for Mali’s own waste and resource-efficiency debates.
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