AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS–Madagascar Anti-Scam Crackdown: The U.S. Department of Justice says it helped dismantle 13 Chinese-run scam compounds in Madagascar and restrained about $52m in laundered crypto tied to the Telegram-based Xinbi Guarantee network, while Treasury sanctioned Xinbi and two supporting firms. Energy & Power Costs: A new analysis highlights Madagascar’s severe electricity crisis, where low electrification and reliance on diesel generation make power expensive, with Jirama operating under loss-making pressure. Solar Investment Angle: The same coverage frames Madagascar’s case within Africa’s slow solar rollout, pointing to financing, skills, and policy hurdles that are now starting to shift. Climate & Education Impact: UNICEF reports climate hazards disrupted schooling for 171m students in 2025, with storms the biggest driver—an issue that matters for Madagascar’s resilience planning. Public Health Support: WHO and the Pandemic Fund delivered medical and ICT equipment to strengthen disease surveillance and response in Southern Africa, underscoring regional health-system capacity building.
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