AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoMadagascar–Russia Education Ties: Madagascar’s higher education minister says the country wants to deepen co-operation with Moscow in higher education and scientific research, with an inter-ministerial agreement on the table. Rare Earths Finance: The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) backs Madagascar’s Ampasindava ionic clay rare earth project, aiming to strengthen permanent-magnet supply chains for EVs, renewables and defense. Biodiversity Discovery: Scientists report seven new diamond frog species from Madagascar, bringing known Rhombophryne to 27 and showing how much diversity still hides in leaf litter and forest soil. Biosecurity Alert: Madagascar ragwort has been detected in New Zealand’s Wairarapa, a reminder for regional biosecurity teams to spot and stop toxic invasive weeds early. Tech for Conservation: Across Africa, protected-area technicians—including trainees from Madagascar—are learning how drones and other tech are used to protect wildlife and reduce poaching. Climate Risk Watch: A “supersized” El Niño is forecast to intensify extreme weather, raising flood, drought and heat risks into 2027. Health Policy: WHO marks African Traditional Medicine Day, calling for more research, regulation and innovation to help traditional care support universal health coverage.
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