AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Identity & Cybersecurity: Madagascar is pushing ahead with national digital ID, with the Council of Ministers approving two cybercrime bills to modernize the legal framework and enable ratification of the UN Convention against Cybercrime, plus plans for a Digital Protection and Investigation Unit to tackle fraud and identity theft as enrollment scales. Digital Governance & Trust: The broader debate around digital public infrastructure is also heating up, with new guidance stressing multistakeholder governance to build trust and drive adoption—an approach that aligns with Madagascar’s push to make identity systems actively used, not just registered. Sports & Regional Politics: On the football front, Zambia’s Red Arrows are set to host Madagascar’s FC Rouge in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round first leg, with coaches framing it as a chance to reach the group stage—another high-profile Madagascar vs. regional rivals moment. Historical Diplomacy: Russia’s Victory Museum lecture in Madagascar marked the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II, with Malagasy students and civil society groups attending an event focused on preserving historical memory. Wildlife & Science: Madagascar’s biodiversity research continues to draw attention, including reports on newly identified frog species hidden in the island’s forests.
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