AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Security: Madagascar received a first major diesel shipment from Nigeria—67 million litres arriving at Toamasina to keep JIRAMA power plants running and to challenge long-standing private import monopoly. Oil Market Regulation: A new Malagasy decree requiring use of the Galana storage facility triggered warnings from oil companies that tankers may be unable to unload, threatening fuel supply and nationwide distribution. Biodiversity & Conservation: Madagascar’s Golden-crowned Sifaka was named among 100 species selected for recovery by the Phoenix Species Project, spotlighting Loky-Manambato and community-led forest protection. Regional Politics & Trade: South Africa’s SADC chair push heads into the Durban summit with migration, trade, critical minerals, industrialisation and security on the agenda; Madagascar is part of the 16-member bloc. SADC Performance Watch: A new SADC assessment scores the region 5.06/10, citing weak growth and youth unemployment despite progress in security and mobility. Digital Economy: Jumia secured $50m from IFC and Axian to accelerate toward profitability by expanding delivery and digital payments. Business Diplomacy: A Mauritius–Madagascar business forum opened in Antananarivo with 50+ firms across sectors from agro-industry to ICT and renewable energy.
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