AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHunger Watch: FAO and WFP launched a Joint Anticipatory Action Appeal for $202m to protect nearly 9 million people across 22 high-risk countries from a strengthening El Niño, warning that acute hunger could worsen as conflict, funding gaps and climate shocks bite. Madagascar on the Hotspot List: A new FAO-WFP report flags Madagascar among 13 hunger hotspots where conditions are expected to deteriorate between June and November 2026, with conflict and economic shocks driving the crisis. El Niño Risk for Food Security: The agencies warn El Niño could bring droughts, floods and storms that disrupt planting, harvests and water—raising famine risks in vulnerable regions. Biodiversity & Wildlife Protection: Madagascar’s endemic radiated tortoises were at the center of a major smuggling case, with 50 critically endangered animals seized at Manila airport and handed to authorities for care and legal action. Education & Cooperation: The University of Antananarivo marked its 65th anniversary, with plans for new campuses and student housing, as Madagascar deepens international cooperation on training and research. Broadband Update: Ookla data suggests Starlink is outperforming most African providers, with Madagascar standing out as the only market where domestic providers still beat Starlink on median download speeds.
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