AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMadagascar Heritage Returns: France hands back the skull of King Toera and three Sakalava-linked remains to Madagascar, with burial planned for Aug. 31—an emotional restitution after colonial-era trophy taking. Satellite Connectivity Test: Airtel Madagascar, with the ICT ministry, trialed direct-to-mobile satellite tech (via SpaceX/Starlink Direct to Cell), showing WhatsApp video calls, messaging, voice, and access to major platforms. Health & Antibiotic Resistance: A JAMA Network Open study across six African countries (including Madagascar) reports high and rising antimicrobial resistance in common UTI bacteria, stressing the need for better monitoring and treatment guidance. Energy Skills for Africa: Energy Transition Africa selected 15 fellows from eight countries (including Madagascar’s Dieudonne Soatsara) to build capacity around the continent’s energy crisis. Bio-Inspired Tech: Researchers highlighted Darwin’s bark spider from Madagascar, whose river-spanning webs use silk far tougher than many synthetic materials—fuel for stronger future fibres. Regional Security Talks: SADC ministers met in Malawi to tackle DRC conflict, terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime, and governance.
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