AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRare-Earth Push in Madagascar: The U.S. State Department says it is backing Madagascar’s Ampasindava rare-earth project to diversify critical minerals away from China, with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation committing up to $4.84m for pilot plant work, lab testing and environmental programmes. Regional Industrialisation Agenda: SADC leaders meeting in Durban renewed calls to stop exporting raw minerals and agricultural goods and instead process them regionally, arguing slow integration is costing jobs and investment. Aviation Carbon Compliance: Zimbabwe has joined IATA’s CORSIA carbon-offset framework, joining countries including Madagascar and the UK in efforts to supply eligible emissions units ahead of 2027. Madagascar Film Festival: The Madagascar Film Festival opened in Antananarivo, running across regions and provinces, with screenings, training on smartphone filmmaking and animation, and a gala awards closeout. Maritime Security Watchlist: The U.S. Coast Guard kept Madagascar on its port security advisory list, meaning extra security requirements may apply to ships calling at affected ports before entering the U.S.
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