AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoU.S.-Backed Rare Earths in Madagascar: Washington is supporting the Ampasindava rare earths project in Madagascar, with the State Department pointing to a push to diversify critical minerals supply chains away from rivals. Harena Rare Earths says the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation has committed up to $4.84m for pilot plant work, lab testing and environmental programmes. SADC Summit and Regional Priorities: At the 46th SADC Heads of State summit in Durban, leaders renewed calls for infrastructure, industrialisation, agricultural transformation and critical minerals—while also tackling regional security and migration. South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa took over the chair. Trade Imbalance Spotlight: Ramaphosa urged South Africa and Zimbabwe to address a growing trade deficit, calling for better use of the African Continental Free Trade Area and more value-added exports from natural resources. Gender Progress Under Pressure: A new Southern Africa Gender and Development Index reports a regional score of 58%, with gains in law and health but rising political, legal and financial pressure on those rights. Polio Outbreaks Closed: WHO confirmed poliovirus type 2 outbreak transmission has been interrupted in Burundi, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Republic of Congo and Uganda after targeted vaccination and surveillance. Natural Regeneration for Forests: Research highlights natural forest regrowth as a cheaper way to boost carbon storage and biodiversity than traditional tree planting.
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