AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTransport & Public Spending: Antananarivo’s cable car plan—promoted by former President Andry Rajoelina—has reportedly run for only weeks and now sits unused above the capital, raising fresh questions about a potential $170m waste in one of the world’s poorest countries. Security & Governance: A violent kidnapping wave is spreading fear in Madagascar’s capital, with authorities estimating more than 200 people kidnapped or missing over seven months, including children and adults, and only part of the cases resolved. Regional Business & Integration: South Africa formally took over SADC’s senior officials chair ahead of the Durban summit, with leaders expected to push industrialisation, infrastructure, food security and regional integration—after developments affecting Madagascar. Visa & Mobility Costs: The US made permanent a visa bond requirement for citizens of 30 African countries, while 24 are exempt; the rule took effect 3 August 2026. Logistics & Trade: AGL Madagascar says it installed 51 oversized prefabricated modules using an integrated port-to-road logistics operation via Toamasina, with heavy-haul transport across challenging corridors. Conservation Funding: A $200m Phoenix Species Project backed by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos targets recovery of 100 critically endangered species, including Madagascar’s golden-crowned sifaka.
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