AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Cup Spotlight: Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said it was “not a risk” to start 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi against Brazil, after Ismael Saibari’s opener was cancelled by Vinícius Júnior in a 1-1 Group C draw at MetLife Stadium. Sports—Player Rise: Saibari’s debut World Cup goal caps a breakout run that included scoring twice in a 4-0 friendly win over Madagascar on June 2. Madagascar—Security: A 2-year-old albino boy was rescued unharmed in Beroroha after armed kidnappers held him in a hut in Ankaviao; authorities arrested the suspects amid a wider wave of attacks driven by occult beliefs. Madagascar—Economy/Industry: Ambatovy resumed nickel and cobalt production after Cyclone Gezani damage, restarting its sulfuric acid plant and HPAL circuits with a push toward stable run rates by end-June. Madagascar—Energy Access: Women solar technicians, trained through Barefoot College with WWF support, are expanding rural electricity access—one village reported 165 of 210 households electrified. Regional Media Deal: New World TV will distribute sports content via Orange’s Max it super-app across Madagascar and eight other African countries, including World Cup 2026 rights.
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