AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFuel Import Overhaul: Madagascar has moved fuel importing for JIRAMA away from four private distributors after Law No. 021/2026, with the first cargo under the new system arriving Aug. 12 via the Sunda 1 diesel shipment—67 million litres—negotiated with Nigeria’s Sahara Group, covering about six months of JIRAMA needs. Energy & Trade: Energy Fuels says it has completed its acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials, adding rare-earth metals and alloy capacity via ASM’s Korean Metals Plant in Ochang, supporting a mine-to-magnet supply chain. Regional Shipping & Security: A report highlights how small, unregistered vessels enable sea crimes, while another details the growing use of false-flag shipping and the scale of maritime fraud. Health Policy: WHO marks African Traditional Medicine Day (Aug. 31) urging more investment in research, regulation and innovation to help traditional medicine contribute to universal health coverage. Governance & Peace: AU leaders in Luanda called for urgent reforms to Africa’s peace and security architecture, citing hotspots including Madagascar. Poverty Snapshot: World Bank figures put Madagascar at 69.2% of people living below the $3-a-day extreme poverty line.
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