AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Enforcement: France detained the Russia-linked tanker Tagor in the Atlantic and ordered it to head to the French mainland, saying the vessel was using irregular documentation and a false flag (reported as Madagascar then Cameroon) as part of Russia’s sanctions-busting “shadow fleet.” Critical Minerals & Investment: Evion Group named former Australian US ambassador Arthur Sinodinos as strategic adviser to accelerate its US critical minerals push, following its Nevada fluorspar acquisition. Industrial Cooperation: Madagascar’s Ministry of Industry signed a bilateral cooperation agreement with the management company of the St. Petersburg Special Economic Zone, including exposure to a pharmaceutical production site and a broader partnership agenda. Resources Governance: A new analysis highlights how African states are modernising tax and customs in mining and oil and gas, including tighter incentives and renegotiation pressure on legacy deals. Climate & Rights: A landmark African Court climate case argues governments have duties to protect the climate system because it underpins rights like food, water, health and development. Regional Fisheries: SADC reappointed fisheries observer agency chief Stanley Ndara to lead the regional monitoring, control and surveillance centre in Maputo.
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