AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSADC Security Focus: SADC ministers met in Salima, Malawi, to review regional peace and security, with eastern DRC conflict, terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime and governance on the agenda—an urgent reminder that stability in the region is still a work in progress. SADC Energy/Water Agenda: In Pretoria, SADC’s energy and water ministers are meeting under South Africa’s chairmanship, with the agenda tied to electrification plans like “Mission 300,” underscoring how power and water policy can make or break development. Madagascar–France Restitution: Madagascar marked a historic cultural win as France returned the skull of King Toera and three others believed to be Sakalava ancestors, with burial planned for August 31—an emotionally charged step in addressing colonial-era theft. Presidential Appointment: President Mnangagwa appointed Dr Dilesh Nguwaya as Special Advisor on Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability, aiming to speed cleaner-city efforts amid mounting waste pressures. Regional Connectivity Push: Airtel Africa says it will connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027 with UNICEF support, building on thousands already connected. Diplomacy Signals: A reception in Antananarivo marked the 25th anniversary of the Russia–China 2001 treaty, attended by senior Malagasy officials and defence leadership.
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