AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFuel Shortages: Niger has banned petrol and diesel exports to protect domestic supply as shortages persist in Niamey. New rules closing most fuel stations overnight and banning sales in jerrycans have drawn criticism, with motorists and small businesses facing longer queues and fewer options. Regional Diplomacy: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have reopened formal talks with ECOWAS after leaving the bloc in 2025. Both sides agreed to set up working groups to develop a framework for future cooperation. Oil Spill: A major eruption at the Goumeri W8 well in southern Niger has continued for weeks, spewing crude and gas and damaging nearby installations. Authorities say the incident is not fully under control, raising concerns for surrounding wildlife.
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