AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGraphite & Mining: Total Graphite paused production at its Vatomina graphite mine in Madagascar for drilling and operational upgrades, targeting a restart at over 1,000 tonnes per month from December 2026. Regional Security: SADC energy and water ministers met in Pretoria, with the agenda tied to electrification plans like “Mission 300,” while separate SADC defence and security talks in Malawi focused on DRC conflict, terrorism, organised crime and cybercrime. Diplomacy & Geopolitics: Madagascar hosted a reception marking the 25th anniversary of the China–Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, with Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison among attendees. Education & Connectivity: Airtel Africa plans to connect 5,000 schools across Africa to the internet by 2027, building on Malawi’s Nzeru Connect rollout. Climate Risk & Resilience: UN-linked reporting flags El Niño impacts across southern and eastern Africa, with Madagascar listed among high-risk countries. Policy & Institutions: A World Intellectual Property Organization update notes a first MoU and work plan with Madagascar to strengthen national IP capacity.
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