AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRare-Earth Push: The U.S. is backing Madagascar’s Ampasindava rare-earth project, with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation committing up to $4.84m for pilot work, lab testing and environmental programmes—part of Washington’s bid to build alternatives to China’s dominance in critical minerals. Regional Industrialisation: SADC leaders meeting in Durban endorsed a shift away from exporting raw minerals and agricultural goods toward processing inside the region, with infrastructure, agriculture and critical minerals transformation at the centre of the agenda. Trade Imbalance Talks: At the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission in Pretoria, leaders urged action to narrow Zimbabwe’s trade deficit, including more manufactured exports from natural resources. Maritime Security: The U.S. Coast Guard kept 22 countries on its port security advisory list, including Madagascar, meaning extra security requirements may apply to ships calling at affected ports before entering the U.S. Film Sector: The Madagascar Film Festival opened in Antananarivo, with screenings across regions plus training on smartphone filmmaking, animation, streaming and production financing.
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