AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMadagascar Land Reform: Madagascar’s High Constitutional Court upheld a 2026 law that clears the way for the state to take ownership of colonial-era land still registered under foreign names, using an independence-era cut-off (June 26, 1960) and excluding certain categories like diplomatic/consular land. Energy & Fuel Supply Risk: Companies including TotalEnergies warned that a Malagasy decree requiring use of the Galana oil-storage facility could block tankers from unloading diesel for Jirama, threatening nationwide distribution balance. Biodiversity & Conservation: The 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 Trade & Investment: A Mauritius–Madagascar business forum opened in Antananarivo with 50+ firms across sectors from agro-industry to mining, logistics, ICT and tourism. E-Commerce Funding: Jumia secured $50m (IFC + Axian) to expand delivery and digital payments as it targets profitability by 2027—Axian is Madagascar-based. Deep-Sea Mining Moratorium: Madagascar joined a growing group of African states backing a precautionary pause on deep-seabed mining, citing science gaps and governance concerns.
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