AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEastern DRC Gold Theft: Reports say the M23 rebel group looted about 500kg of gold (around $70m) from the Twangiza Mining concession in South Kivu, with allegations that some mine employees may have helped smuggle the metal—raising fresh alarms for investors and communities in resource-rich conflict zones. Regional Security Coordination: SADC ministers met in Salima, Malawi to review peace and security, with eastern DRC conflict, terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime and governance among the key agenda items. El Niño Risk for Madagascar: The UN flags Madagascar as among the African countries at high risk from El Niño-linked climate shocks in late 2026–early 2027, with calls to invest in resilience as heavy rains and price pressures mount. Health & AMR Watch: A study across six African countries including Madagascar found high and rising antimicrobial resistance in common UTI-causing bacteria, underlining the need for stronger monitoring and treatment policy. Waste Management Push: Zimbabwe’s president appointed Dr Dilesh Nguwaya as Special Advisor on Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability, aiming to speed up cleaner-city efforts amid rapid urban growth.
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