AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMining Education Push: US President Donald Trump announced $180m+ in grants to expand critical-minerals education, alongside $2bn+ in new mining projects, framing it as reducing reliance on “hostile” supply chains. Regional Security & Governance: South Africa tightened security for the SADC Heads of State summit in Durban, as senior officials set the agenda on security, economic priorities and implementation. Madagascar Urban Transport Cost: Antananarivo’s cable car system—promoted as a solution to traffic—has reportedly sat unused after weeks of operation, raising questions over a roughly $170m spend. Violent Crime in Antananarivo: A surge in kidnappings and disappearances has alarmed residents, with authorities estimating 200+ victims over seven months and many still missing. Conservation Funding Spotlight: The Phoenix Species Project pledged $200m to recover 100 threatened species, including Madagascar’s golden-crowned sifaka, while also triggering greenwashing debate. Critical Minerals Supply Chain: UK-backed efforts to build resilience in critical minerals supply chains were linked to Madagascar-related rare-earth investment plans.
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