AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRare-Earth Push: The U.S. State Department says it is backing Madagascar’s Ampasindava rare-earth project to build alternative critical-minerals supply chains as China dominates parts of the sector; the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation committed up to $4.84m for pilot-plant work, lab testing and environmental programmes, with Harena Rare Earths seeking permits and weighing processing options in the U.S. and Europe. Regional Industrialisation: At the 46th SADC summit in Durban, leaders renewed calls to stop exporting raw minerals and agricultural products and instead process them regionally, warning slow integration is costing jobs and investment. Trade & Value Chains: South Africa’s President Ramaphosa urged South Africa and Zimbabwe to tackle a growing trade imbalance and expand production of goods manufactured from natural resources, while SADC leaders also backed a regional tourism visa alongside industrialisation and integration. Film & Skills: Madagascar’s Film Festival opened in Antananarivo (20 Aug), with screenings across regions and training on smartphone filmmaking, animation, streaming and financing, ending 23 Aug with awards. Maritime Security: 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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