AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMadagascar Higher Education: The University of Antananarivo marked its 65th anniversary, with leaders calling for stronger teaching and research, plus new campus construction and student housing upgrades in Ankatso. Biodiversity Tech for Conservation: Kew’s State of the World’s Plants and Fungi 2026 report says AI and digitisation are speeding up plant and fungal identification, including work that has unlocked 37,000 Madagascar specimens. Climate Risk for Children: UNICEF warns nearly every child is exposed to major climate hazards, with drought and extreme heat affecting billions and overlapping risks raising vulnerability. Telecom Infrastructure: AXIAN Telecom secured a €170M EBRD loan to expand 4G/5G and fibre in Senegal and modernise fibre networks in Kenya. Connectivity Competition: Ookla reports Starlink is delivering faster median download speeds than most terrestrial providers across many Sub-Saharan markets, with Madagascar the standout exception. Energy Access in Madagascar: Women solar technicians are expanding rural electricity access through Barefoot College training, boosting household connections in local communities. Mining Restart: Ambatovy resumed nickel and cobalt production after Cyclone Gezani disruptions, bringing key acid plant and HPAL circuits back online.
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