AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoState Visit & Trade Talks: Kenya’s President William Ruto arrived in Madagascar for the island’s 66th Independence Day, bringing a cabinet delegation and signaling new cooperation in agriculture, ICT, trade and aviation. Off-grid Power Investment: IFC backed CrossBoundary Access with a $10m equity injection to expand solar mini-grids and battery storage, including projects with Madagascar’s ANKA. Electricity Access Expansion: WeLight secured $31m (IFC stake plus shareholders) to scale solar mini-grids, with operations already concentrated in Madagascar and Mali and plans to push further into Nigeria and the DRC. Climate Risk for Food Security: El Niño odds are rising, with southern Africa and Madagascar flagged as drought hotspots for the 2026-27 season, raising fears of crop losses and higher food prices. Conservation & Biodiversity Planning: Madagascar released a new scientific priority map under its 30x30 plan, identifying about 18 million hectares for first-step terrestrial protection actions. Marine Protection: Six marine protected areas were recognized as “Blue Parks,” including three in Madagascar, highlighting stronger management and co-management approaches. Business & Media: SADC media awards remarks by Barbara Lopi underscored journalism’s role in regional integration. Tech & Connectivity: Spotify data shows football podcast listening is climbing across sub-Saharan Africa, with Madagascar among the faster-growing markets.
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