AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Transition in Focus: A new report spotlights “Solarize Africa” and zeroes in on Madagascar’s solar bottlenecks—low electrification, reliance on costly diesel and hydropower, and the challenge of financing and utility losses at Jirama. Climate Risk for Food and Power: El Niño is strengthening, with Madagascar flagged among countries facing drier-than-average conditions that could hit planting and livelihoods, while broader climate updates show record ocean heat and rising extremes. Cybercrime Crackdown with Local Links: The US DOJ and Treasury move against Xinbi Guarantee, restraining over $52m in crypto and taking down 13 Chinese-run scam compounds, with Madagascar named as a location in the operation. Infrastructure Finance Push: Africa50 says it wants to more than double the value of its infrastructure projects to at least $20bn over five years, pointing to power and transmission work that includes Madagascar. Transport Safety: In Antananarivo, a bus accident in the Ambohidahy Tunnel killed 2 and injured 9, with investigations underway into a reported brake failure. Biodiversity & Data Use: A study on climate services highlights a usability gap, including findings from Madagascar, where what people need often doesn’t match what climate information delivers.
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