AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRare Earths & Geopolitics: The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation has committed up to $4.84m to Harena Rare Earths’ Ampasindava project in northern Madagascar, backing pilot-plant work, lab testing and environmental programs as Washington tries to reduce reliance on China’s rare-earth and magnet supply chains. Bilateral Trade & Investment: Egypt and Madagascar moved to deepen cooperation after high-level talks in Cairo, signing agreements across trade, agriculture, healthcare, energy, water resources and tourism; Egypt’s CAPMAS data also put Egypt–Madagascar trade at $122.8m in 2025. Air Connectivity: Madagascar and Comoros restored direct flights after a four-year gap, with services twice a week expected to boost passenger mobility and tourism links. Digital/Industrial Policy Support: A $3.48m African Development Fund grant will support trade and industrial policy work across five countries including Madagascar, with a focus on AfCFTA implementation and capacity building. E-commerce for Malagasy Exports: Malagasy Vanilla says it has shifted from wholesale to direct-to-consumer sales across 14 European markets via Temu’s Local Seller Program, helped by lower shipping costs and a rapid sales jump.
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