AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSADC Trade Push: Eswatini and 15 partners, including Madagascar, are moving to simplify border procedures under the SADC Simplified Trade Regime to cut costs and speed up cross-border commerce for small traders. US-Critical Minerals Spotlight on Madagascar: The U.S. announced major critical-minerals investments and financing tied to supply-chain security, while a separate DFC move backs Harena Rare Earths’ Ampasindava project in Madagascar with project-development support. Madagascar Wildlife Science: Scientists report seven new “diamond frog” species in Madagascar after a 12-year search, warning that much of the group is already under threat. Conservation Funding: DiCaprio and Bezos-backed foundations launched a $200m Phoenix Species Project to recover 100 of the world’s most threatened species across 30 countries. Culture & Tourism: Madagascar’s cultural tourism push gets a boost as a restored palace strengthens visitor interest, while an Antananarivo arts figure links the island to the Venice Biennale. Sports (Youth): Madagascar’s Harinosy A’Ranty Rasetriarivony stood out early at the 2026 U18 AfroBasket, driving the Islanders’ offense with big scoring and playmaking.
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