AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTelecom Finance: Airtel Africa secured a $150m loan from the IFC to expand and modernize mobile networks across multiple African markets, including Madagascar, aiming to boost digital inclusion and jobs. Urban Resilience & Jobs: The World Bank approved $225m for PRODUIRE2 to strengthen climate resilience and create jobs in Greater Antananarivo and Greater Toamasina, targeting flood protection, drainage, waste management, resilient housing and land documentation. Mining & Critical Minerals: Evion Group’s Carp fluorspar project in Madagascar is discussed as a high-grade opportunity and a critical complement to its Maniry graphite work, with plans and market interest highlighted. Infrastructure Pipeline: Tefla Africa says it has progressed its $2.8bn+ Pan-African development portfolio toward execution-ready, asset-backed projects for financial close and deployment in 2026. Sustainability & Local Value Chains: Castel Group published its 2025 Sustainability Report, stressing locally rooted production and “sovereignty” strategies to reduce import dependence across African value chains. Climate Risk: UN agencies appealed for $200m+ to protect 8.8m people across 22 high-risk countries from El Niño impacts, with Madagascar listed among the most at-risk. Regional Connectivity: Comoros and Madagascar reopened their airspace with direct flights resuming after nearly four years, expected to lift travel, trade and tourism.
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