AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUrban Transport & Public Spending: Antananarivo’s cable car system—sold as a fix for gridlock—has reportedly sat unused after only weeks of operation, raising fresh questions about a roughly $170m investment and the political promises made around it. Public Safety: A violent kidnapping wave in Madagascar’s capital has alarmed residents, with authorities estimating more than 200 people kidnapped or missing over seven months, including cases involving children and teenagers. Regional Trade & Integration: South Africa is set to assume the SADC chair role as leaders prepare for a Durban summit focused on industrialisation, infrastructure, food security, migration and regional peace—key themes for Madagascar’s business environment. Visa & Mobility Rules: The US has made permanent a visa bond programme for citizens of 30 African countries, while 24 are exempt—an issue that can affect travel and cross-border commerce. Conservation & Biodiversity Finance: A new $200m Phoenix Species Project led by Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund aims to recover 100 critically endangered species, including Madagascar’s golden-crowned sifaka. Maritime & Logistics: AGL Madagascar says it has completed heavy modular transport and logistics operations, signaling continued activity in the island’s infrastructure supply chain.
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