AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNickel recovery after Cyclone Gezani: Ambatovy has restarted nickel and cobalt production in Toamasina after a multi-month shutdown, bringing its sulfuric acid plant and HPAL circuits back online and aiming for stable run rates by end-June. Energy access push: Women solar technicians in Madagascar are expanding rural electricity access through the Barefoot College programme, with one village reporting 165 of 210 households connected. Renewables concept for Madagascar: A “Baobab Waterfall” floating ocean project proposes deep-ocean waterfall power generation off Madagascar’s coast, linking energy shortages to broader social needs. Food supply update: Russia has resumed wheat exports to Madagascar, shipping over 30,000 tonnes worth more than $7m in the first five months of 2026. Digital services: Google is rolling out Ask Gemini in Chrome to Madagascar as part of a wider expansion across African markets. Bilateral ties: Russia also plans another batch of military hardware for Madagascar’s engineering corps, as part of renewed re-equipment support.
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