AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Security: Madagascar has reinstated a nationwide state of energy emergency, citing renewed Middle East tensions that could disrupt oil supplies and push up fuel prices; the country relies heavily on imported refined products, including from Oman. Energy Workforce: Energy Transition Africa has lined up training for 15 Pan-African fellows after a competitive selection across eight countries, with a focus on tackling the continent’s energy crisis. Mining Operations: Total Graphite has paused production at its Vatomina graphite mine in Madagascar to complete drilling and operational upgrades, targeting a restart of over 1,000 tonnes per month from December. Regional Climate Risk: Action Against Hunger warns that El Niño could bring drought to southern Madagascar and higher cyclone risk on the east coast, threatening crops and food security. SADC Security & Governance: SADC ministers met in Malawi to review regional peace and security, with eastern DRC conflict and broader governance challenges on the agenda. Offshore Wind Logistics: The Maersk Viridis installation vessel arrived in Curaçao on a route that included Toamasina, Madagascar, en route to offshore wind work near New York. Ocean & Biodiversity: A report highlights the growing importance of protected “quiet corridors” for humpback whales along the Indian Ocean route that includes Madagascar.
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