AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBiodiversity Watch: Researchers confirmed new records of Madagascar’s “lost” blue-spotted bamboo shark after surveys in fishing villages and a Malagasy university collection, suggesting the species may be more common than thought. Mining & Industry: Evion’s India graphite processing JV posted US$530k EBITDA in its first year while operating below 25% capacity, with a ramp-up targeting annual EBITDA of US$5.8m. Connectivity for Remote Areas: Airtel Madagascar and Eutelsat OneWeb are expanding satellite-powered broadband to reach the country’s most remote regions, combining LEO satellite links with fibre and 4G. Critical Minerals Diplomacy: Indonesia’s foreign minister called Madagascar a strategic gateway to Africa’s mineral wealth and agreed visa facilitation steps to boost business ties. Digital Safety: TikTok reported millions of proactive removals for guideline violations across Sub-Saharan Africa and highlighted regional media-safety partnerships. Climate & Rights: A landmark case is being heard at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights on governments’ duties to protect people from the climate crisis.
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