AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRare Earths & US-Madagascar Trade: The US will back Madagascar’s Ampasindava rare-earths project with up to $4.8m via the Development Finance Corporation, aiming to support magnet-grade materials for defense and reduce China’s dominance. Transport & Connectivity: Madagascar and Comoros have resumed direct flights after a four-year hiatus, with Madagascar Airlines operating twice weekly to boost tourism, business links and trade. Road Infrastructure in Antananarivo: Construction has started on a $28m road interchange in Antananarivo (Anosizato), funded by BADEA, including cloverleaf ramps, bridge works and road widening to cut key travel times. Health & Funding Pressure: New AIDS 2026 reporting warns global HIV funding fell sharply in 2025, with Madagascar cited among countries seeing rising new acquisitions. US Visa Processing Shift (Regional Impact): The US is moving routine visa applications to regional hubs from Aug 1, affecting multiple African missions including Antananarivo. Off-grid Solar Finance (Africa-wide): Landmark bond and securitised-debt deals by d.light and Sun King highlight growing private capital interest in pay-as-you-go solar models.
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