AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMining Restart: Ambatovy has resumed nickel and cobalt production after Cyclone Gezani, bringing its sulfuric acid plant and HPAL circuits back online and aiming for stable run rates by end-June, a key signal for Madagascar’s industrial output. Infrastructure & Transport: China Railway 18th Bureau has completed the first phase of National Road No. 12 in Taolagnaro (about 45 km, five bridges), set to improve logistics in the southeast. Energy & Design: A “Baobab Waterfall” concept proposes deep-ocean powered renewable electricity for Madagascar, linking energy shortages to broader economic and social pressures. Agribusiness Trade: Sub-Saharan Africa overtook North Africa as the top destination for French agricultural exports in 2025, with implications for regional food supply chains that Madagascar exporters watch closely. Climate Risk: UNICEF warns almost all children worldwide face climate hazards, underlining the need for adaptation and disaster-ready infrastructure that affects water, health, and schooling. Telecom Investment: AXIAN Telecom secured new EBRD-backed financing to expand and modernise networks across Africa, including Madagascar, supporting towers, fibre and digital systems. Vanilla Market Pressure: Madagascar’s vanilla sector remains hit by oversupply and historic low prices despite recent policy relief, with no near-term recovery expected.
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