AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCybercrime Crackdown: The U.S. Justice Department’s Scam Center Strike Force seized and restrained about $52M in crypto tied to the Xinbi Guarantee Telegram marketplace, bringing total restrained scam-linked funds to roughly $938M, while a separate operation helped Madagascar authorities take down 13 Chinese-run scam compounds. Russian Influence in Madagascar: A Russian House in Madagascar signed a co-operation agreement with Samara State Technical University, including Russian-language courses for Malagasy learners and support for student education. Public Health Support: WHO and the Pandemic Fund handed Lesotho about M2.5M worth of medical and ICT equipment to strengthen disease surveillance and outbreak response across Southern Africa. Energy & Power: A spotlight on Madagascar’s energy crisis highlights low electrification, reliance on costly diesel generation, and the push toward solar as oil prices and logistics strain the grid. Sports—AFCON Build-Up: Nigeria’s Super Eagles face injury and squad questions ahead of qualifiers involving Madagascar, while goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo keeps impressing at Charlton with back-to-back clean sheets.
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