AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMadagascar-Russia Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Alice N’Diaye met Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, with both sides stressing deeper cooperation and Madagascar’s “balanced” Ukraine stance; Lavrov also flagged talks on October’s Russia–Africa Summit, including possible discussion of independent payment systems. Meteorology & Disaster Readiness: China donated meteorological and IT equipment to Madagascar to modernize weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and early-warning systems, with UNDP present. Marine Conservation: Madagascar and Zanzibar announced expanded protections for sharks and rays at an Our Ocean Conference side event in Mombasa, with WCS saying multiple species will gain full protection under local rules. Oxygen Access in Rural Care: Air Liquide launched its Access Oxygen program in Madagascar, starting in eight primary healthcare centers in Antsirabe to improve oxygen availability for maternal and infant respiratory care. Global Crime Watch: A GI-TOC report warns Zimbabwe could become a new hub for China-linked online fraud, forced labour and money laundering, citing weak cyber oversight—prompting a denial from China’s embassy in Harare. Food Security Pressure: FAO and WFP warn acute hunger could worsen between June and November in 13 “hunger hotspots,” driven by conflict, funding shortfalls and El Niño risks.
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