AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMining & Industry: Total Graphite says infill drilling at its Vatomina graphite project in Madagascar supports a restart plan, reporting a 19-metre intercept at 3.3% total graphitic carbon (with a 5-metre core at 6.82% TGC) and an eastward extension of the old mine. Digital Finance for MSMEs: AXIAN Group and the AfDB launched a programme to deliver digital financial services to 34,000 women-led businesses in Madagascar, Tanzania and Senegal via MVola and Mixx, plus training for 25,000 women across five countries. Transport Safety: In Antananarivo, a bus hit pedestrians inside the Ambohidahy Tunnel, killing 2 and injuring 9; authorities say brake failure is suspected and an investigation is underway. Climate Services & Agriculture: A study in Nature highlights a gap between climate information available and what people in Madagascar and other African countries say they need for nature-based solutions. Infrastructure Investment: Africa50 targets at least $20bn in co-invested projects over five years, focusing on power generation and transmission, including investments in Madagascar. Biodiversity Financing: Kenya and Germany-backed SYMBIOTIC aims to mobilize private capital for biodiversity, with Madagascar included in the rollout. Food & Fisheries: FAO convened a summit on small-scale fisheries, with Madagascar among participating ministers.
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