AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSADC Mediation: Eswatini’s King Mswati III says established SADC structures will drive efforts to resolve Madagascar’s political crisis as the region’s security organ leadership shifts. Energy & Trade Pressure: The US Coast Guard keeps Madagascar on its port-security advisory list, meaning extra ship security steps for vessels that previously called there. Economy Snapshot: Global Finance’s 2026 GDP-PPP ranking again places Madagascar among the world’s poorest countries, underscoring persistent development strain. Mining & Bargaining Power: A Pan-African Parliament lawmaker argues Africa must renegotiate with global mining giants as the unresolved Rio Tinto dispute in Madagascar echoes wider projects across the continent. Local Industry Watch: Evion Group signs Maniry’s first binding graphite offtake deal in Madagascar, securing at least 10,000tpa over five years and boosting investor confidence. Biodiversity & Data: A new push highlights why African herbaria need faster digitisation—critical for conservation decisions in places like Madagascar.
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