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AGP Executive Report

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Scam Crackdown: Madagascar says raids dismantled 13 online fraud compounds linked to networks previously operating in Cambodia. Authorities report 148 Chinese nationals were extradited and about $52 million in cryptocurrency seized. Around 20 Africans remain in custody, though officials say some may have been trafficked; a separate scandal over 11 Chinese detainees walking free has raised questions about prison oversight. Russia Ties: Transitional President Michael Randrianirina met Vladimir Putin in Moscow, saying he wants to turn the countries’ longstanding friendship into a practical partnership. They discussed trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation, while Russia highlighted new education links and the registration of its Orthodox Church in Madagascar.

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Oct. 22, 2026

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Direct mayor vote proposal rejected

The Nation Malawi |

Owner: Banda Family info about owner

The Nation (Malawi)

Center-left

Owned By	Banda Family through Nation Publications Ltd
Year Founded	1993
Website	mwnation.com
Domain Registration Year	2010
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Malawi, Chichiri
Owner Country	Malawi

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Chinese scam networks shift from Cambodia to Madagascar as authorities crack down

Daily Mirror |

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Daily Mirror

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Owned By	Wijewardene Family through Wijeya Newspapers
Year Founded	1999
Website	www.dailymirror.lk
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Sri Lanka, Colombo
Owner Country	Sri Lanka

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14 hours ago

Pakistan among countries targeted by online scam networks in Madagascar

Daily Times |

Owner: Taseer Family info about owner

Daily Times

Center-left

Owned By	Taseer Family through First Capital Group of Companies Pakistan
Year Founded	2002
Website	https://dailytimes.com.pk/
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Pakistan, Lahore
Owner Country	Pakistan

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16 hours ago

Brazil’s President Faces Down the Online Right

The New Yorker |

Owner: Newhouse Family info about owner

The New Yorker

Left-wing

Owned By	Newhouse Family through Advance Publications & Condé Nast
Year Founded	1925
Website	www.newyorker.com
Domain Registration Year	1993
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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16 hours ago

“African President Who Lowered The Voting Age To 14 And Put Teenagers In Charge Of Local Government”

Zambian Observer |

Owner: Non-Transparent info about owner

Zambian Observer

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Owned By	Non-Transparent
Year Founded	2016
Website	zambianobserver.com
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Zambia,

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Oct. 31, 2026

Madagascar raids expose scam network moved from Cambodia

The Sun Daily |

Owner: Tan Sri Dato' Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun info about owner

The Sun Daily

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Owned By	Tan Sri Dato' Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun through Berjaya Corporation
Year Founded	1993
Website	https://thesun.my/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Malaysia, Petaling Jaya
Owner Country	Malaysia

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17 hours ago

Generation Z is upending the calculations of governments around the world—why does the world fear a youth force that lacks traditional leadership?

Voice Of Emirates |

Owner: Mahmood Rahma info about owner

Voice Of Emirates

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Mahmood Rahma through Our Media Production
Year Founded	2021
Website	www.voiceofemirates.com
Domain Registration Year	2021
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Owner Country	United Arab Emirates

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18 hours ago

Prized Voatsiperifery pepper at risk as forests in Madagascar face destruction

Taipei Times |

Owner: Lin Family info about owner

Taipei Times

Neutral

Owned By	Lin Family through The Liberty Times Group
Year Founded	1999
Website	www.taipeitimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Taiwan, Taipei City
Owner Country	Taiwan

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