AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy Security: Madagascar received its first major state diesel shipment under a Madagascar–Nigeria cooperation deal, with the Sunda 1 tanker delivering about 67 million litres to keep JIRAMA power plants running. E-Commerce & Logistics: Jumia secured $50m in fresh equity (IFC and Axian), aiming to expand delivery and digital payments while pushing toward profitability in 2026/27. Critical Minerals Policy: Six African countries now back a precautionary pause on deep-seabed mining, including Madagascar, as governance and science gaps remain a sticking point at the ISA. Regional Industry Push (SADC): SADC leaders met in Durban ahead of the summit, with officials stressing self-reliance, industrialisation, energy and digital connectivity—while acknowledging weak growth and high youth unemployment. Agroecology Scaling: Experts warn agroecology demand is outpacing public research, finance and extension systems needed to scale sustainable farming. Biodiversity & Land Use: Madagascar’s Golden-crowned Sifaka was selected for recovery under the Phoenix Species Project, spotlighting Loky-Manambato conservation amid deforestation pressures. Trade & Investment: A Mauritius–Madagascar business forum opened in Antananarivo, bringing together firms across agriculture, construction, energy, mining, logistics and textiles.
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